Moving to Timor-Leste from Pakistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Pakistan to Timor-Leste? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Pakistan to Timor-Leste, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Tetum.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Pakistan to Timor-Leste.

Living there in 2020
301 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Pakistan live in Timor-Leste · UN DESA

Who's moving to Timor-Leste?

Top countries of origin for Timor-Leste's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Timor-Leste compared to Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
TL
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
TL
12.0

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Timor-Leste leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
TL
$461
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
TL
7.7

Timor-Leste generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
TL
61.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
TL
0.5t

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
TL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
TL
28.3%

Timor-Leste generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
TL
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
TL
$4,600

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
TL
33.7

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and Timor-Leste. To live, work, or study long-term in Timor-Leste, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Timor-Leste's immigration authority.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Pakistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Timor-Leste passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Timor-Leste?

Connectivity is usually fine (Timor-Leste: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Timor-Leste offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Timor-Leste safe for expats?

Pakistan generally does better on safety, though Timor-Leste leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Timor-Leste compared to Pakistan?

Timor-Leste generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Timor-Leste, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Timor-Leste scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK TL
Population 242,923,845 1,445,006
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Urdu Portuguese, Tetum
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +92 +670
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15