Moving to Lebanon from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
LB
9.7

Lebanon performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
LB
26.2

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
LB
1.9t

Timor-Leste generally does better on environment, though Lebanon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TL
0.0
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon generally does better on infrastructure, though Timor-Leste leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
LB
$12,300

Lebanon 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

TL
69.9 yrs
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
LB
7.0

Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Timor-Leste leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Lebanon

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter Lebanon.
Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Timor-Leste?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL LB
Population 1,445,006 5,296,814
Currency United States Dollar ($) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112