Moving to Timor-Leste from Slovenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Slovenia to Timor-Leste — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Slovenia to Timor-Leste, and you’d need to navigate life in Portuguese and Tetum. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
TL
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
TL
12.0

Slovenia performs better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
TL
$461
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
TL
7.7

Timor-Leste generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
TL
61.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
TL
0.5t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Timor-Leste leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
TL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
TL
28.3%

Slovenia performs better than Timor-Leste across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
TL
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
TL
$4,600

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
TL
33.7

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Timor-Leste without a visa.
Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Timor-Leste passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Timor-Leste has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Timor-Leste safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Timor-Leste compared to Slovenia?

Timor-Leste generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 7.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Timor-Leste, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Timor-Leste scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

The official languages in Timor-Leste are Portuguese and Tetum. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI TL
Population 2,101,208 1,445,006
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Slovene Portuguese, Tetum
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +670
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112