Travel from Timor-Leste to the Republic of the Congo is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any Timor-Leste citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Timor-Leste passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic of the Congo.
This is the generic case for any Timor-Leste citizen. Sign in (free) to personalize this Republic of the Congo analysis for your passport, vaccinations & connecting flights.Personalize →Generic country-level guidance for Republic of the Congo. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Republic of the Congo. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short stop inside the airport between flights (a layover). Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Republic of the Congo (CG). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Republic of the Congo: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2024-10-02). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
Your itinerary touches Timor-Leste (TL) and Republic of the Congo (CG), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
Year-round averages. Warm band = typical daily low to high (°C); blue bars = typical rainfall (mm). Hover or tap a month for details.
Warmest around Apr (~31°C); wettest around Nov (~261mm).
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Sign in (free) & build your profile →Your Timor-Leste (TL) passport requires a traditional visa for Republic of the Congo. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-07-12T08:42:48.605925+00:00.