Moving to Pakistan from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Timor-Leste to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Timor-Leste and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
PK
11.9

Timor-Leste generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
PK
10.8

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
PK
0.8t

Timor-Leste performs 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
PK
162.1%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
PK
$5,600

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
PK
54.0

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

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.
Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

With 1.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Timor-Leste and Pakistan.

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Timor-Leste?

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

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

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

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At a Glance

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