SINGAPORE - Singapore passport holders can soon enjoy short-term, visa-free travel to Timor-Leste, following an agreement inked on June 27 between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
Under the Mutual Visa Waiver for Diplomatic, Official, Service, and Ordinary passport holders agreement, Singapore passport holders will be exempted from visa requirements for a stay of up to 30 days in Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste passport holders will continue to enjoy up to 30 days visa-free stay in Singapore., and strengthen the people-to-people ties between Singapore and Timor-Leste,” stated MFA in the statement.Asean is currently composed of 10 member states.
Mr Freitas called on Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on June 27, with both welcoming the long-standing and friendly ties between the two nations. This includes the Singapore-Timor-Leste Asean Readiness Support package launched in December 2022 and the Initiative for Asean Integration.