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Verified June 2026

Do Timorese need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Timor-Leste citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Timorese travellers will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Timor-Leste's citizens can travel visa-free to the Schengen area for short stays, and that visa-free access is why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is an online authorisation, not a visa.

ETIAS leaves the 90/180 rule unchanged for Timorese travellers; it is a pre-travel step completed online before you fly.

A Portuguese-speaking link to Europe

Timor-Leste is a Portuguese-speaking country and a member of the CPLP (the Community of Portuguese Language Countries), giving it close cultural ties to Portugal - but that does not change the Schengen 90/180 rule, which applies to Timorese travellers like any other visa-exempt nationality. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your departure from Europe.

How Timorese will apply

When ETIAS launches, Timorese will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Timorese to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Timorese need ETIAS?

Yes. Timor-Leste citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Timorese travellers will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Timorese?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Timorese need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Timorese?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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