Moving to Timor-Leste from Venezuela

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Venezuela 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
TL
4.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
TL
12.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
TL
$461
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
TL
7.7

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
TL
61.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
TL
0.5t

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
TL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
TL
28.3%

Venezuela 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
TL
$4,600

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
TL
69.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
TL
33.7

Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

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

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Timor-Leste performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Timor-Leste is 4.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Timor-Leste compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Timor-Leste leads in adult obesity rate. There are 7.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Timor-Leste, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Timor-Leste scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

What language do they speak in Timor-Leste?

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

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At a Glance

VE TL
Population 29,789,730 1,445,006
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Spanish Portuguese, Tetum
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +58 +670
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171