India visa requirements for Timor-Leste citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
Travelling to India on a Timor-Leste passport, you need a visa obtained in advance. The Timor-Leste passport currently ranks #99 of 199 worldwide, with 88 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
India is one of the tougher destinations to enter, admitting 6 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #146 with 58 open destinations. Both sit in Asia, where regional agreements often shape entry rules. Interestingly India citizens have the better deal, facing only visa on arrival in the opposite direction.
In the opposite direction, India citizens travelling to Timor-Leste face: visa on arrival.
How to get the visa
Official Indian e-Visa portal · fee: from $10. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →