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East Timor Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit East Timor Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    C+
  • Passport Ranking
    92/198
  • Passport Score
    97.9/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    83
  • Visa-required Countries
    115
  • Access to the World's GDP
    23%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    12%
  • Access to the World's Population
    19%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    44%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Restricted
    Restricted: A child born in East Timor will become a citizen at birth if at least one of the parents is also born there.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    10 years
  • Physical presence requirement
    –
  • Language test
    –
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    –
  • Can minor children naturalize?
    –
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    –
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
    –
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    2 years / 5 years
    Must be married for 5 years, and reside in the country for 2 year.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    –
  • Language test
    –
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    –
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
    –
  • Citizens of specific countries
    –
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.
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  • Corporate services (company formation, etc.)
  • Banking contact
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East Timor Overview
  • Region
    Asia
  • Capital City
    Dili
  • Largest City
    Dili
  • Currency
    United States dollar
  • Languages
    Portuguese, Tetum
  • Population
    1.3 million (157th)
  • Life Expectancy
    69.9 years (171st)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $2.5 billion (179th)
  • GDP/Capita
    1862.981681 (164th)
Useful Data
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  • Cost of Living
    Very cheap (2/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Safe (3/7)
  • Pollution
    Average (3/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Low (4/5)

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