Travel from North Korea to Timor-Leste is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any North Korea citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
North Korea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for stays of up to 30 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Timor-Leste. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Timor-Leste. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside 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 Timor-Leste (TL). 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. Timor-Leste: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2026-05-21). 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), 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.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at DIL (Timor-Leste (TL)): mild. Typical lows around 18°C, highs around 28°C, little rain (~15mm for the month).