Timor-Leste
All Visa Pathways(24 visas)
Timor-LesteClass IV — Cultural, Scientific, Sport & Media Visa
Up to 180-day visa for researchers, athletes, journalists, and performing artists engaged in time-bound cultural, scientific, or media activities, costing $40.
Timor-LesteDiplomatic/Official Visa
Fee-exempt entry authorization for diplomats, consular staff, and government officials performing official duties in Turkey under Vienna Convention protocols.
Timor-LesteOrdinary Visa Class II (Transit)
Short transit visa for international travelers passing through Timor-Leste en route to a third country, valid for up to 72 hours with proof of onward travel.
Timor-LesteOrdinary Visa Class IV (Cultural, Scientific, Sport & Media)
Extendable 180-day visa for researchers, journalists, athletes, and cultural practitioners engaging in cultural, scientific, sporting, or media activities in Timor-Leste.
Timor-LestePermanent Resident Permit
Indefinite residence status for foreign nationals with twelve years of continuous legal presence in Timor-Leste, or six years for existing temporary permit holders.
Timor-LesteSpecial Stay Authorization (Autorização Especial de Permanência)
Fee-free authorization for foreigners employed by Timorese state institutions, UN agencies, international organizations, or accredited NGOs, valid for the contract duration up to one year and renewable.
Timor-LesteStudy Visa — Temporary Stay Visa - Study (Visto de Estadia Temporária - Estudo / VET1)
Allows foreign students to enter or continue studies at educational institutions in Timor-Leste, valid for the duration of the study program with a six-month extension and multiple entries.
Timor-LesteTemporary Resident Permit
Renewable two-year residence permit for skilled professionals, advisors, and investors contributing to Timor-Leste's development who hold a Visa to Establish Residence.
Timor-LesteVAA — Visa Application Authorization (VAA)
The Visa Application Authorization (VAA) is a mandatory pre-entry document for foreign nationals who are not visa-exempt and intend to enter Timor-Leste via land borders or specific seaports. It is not a visa itself, but a pre-approved authorization that allows you to obtain your visa upon arrival at the border.
Timor-LesteVC — Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia)
Granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation to foreigners traveling to Timor-Leste for official service visits or governmental purposes, valid for one year with 30-day stays and multiple entries.
Timor-LesteVEA — Airport Transit Visa (Visto de Escala)
Permits access to the international zone of a Timor-Leste airport for up to 72 hours while continuing travel on the same or another aircraft.
Timor-LesteVET1 — Temporary Stay Visa - Student (Visto de Estada Temporária - Estudantes)
One-year, non-renewable stay permit for students and researchers admitted to recognized Timorese educational institutions for academic programs exceeding ninety days.
Timor-LesteVET2 — Temporary Stay Visa - Specialized Activities (Visto de Estadia Temporária - Atividades Especializadas / VET2)
For foreigners pursuing cultural, sports, scientific research, journalism, or highly skilled technical activities in Timor-Leste, valid up to one year with renewable extensions.
Timor-LesteVET3 — Temporary Stay Visa - Volunteer (Visto de Estadia Temporária - Voluntariado / VET3)
Permits foreign nationals to undertake long-term volunteer activities in Timor-Leste for up to 120 days with multiple entries.
Timor-LesteVET4 — Temporary Stay Visa - Family Dependents (Visto de Estadia Temporária - Dependentes Familiares / VET4)
For family members of foreigners holding temporary stay, special stay, work, or Business Class II visas in Timor-Leste, valid for the same period as the sponsor's visa.
Timor-LesteVET5 — Temporary Stay Visa - Other Activities (Visto de Estadia Temporária - Outras Atividades / VET5)
Catch-all temporary stay visa for unforeseen circumstances not covered by other categories, assessed individually by Timor-Leste immigration authorities.
Timor-LesteVFR — Visa to Establish Residence
Entry pathway for foreign nationals seeking to transition toward long-term residence in Timor-Leste by demonstrating settlement intent and sufficient means.
Timor-LesteVFR1 — Resident Stay Visa - Professional (Visto de Fixação de Residência - Profissional / VFR1)
Entry visa for foreigners intending to establish permanent residence in Timor-Leste through professional activities and economic contribution, valid for 90 days to apply for a residence permit.
Timor-LesteVFR2 — Resident Stay Visa - Family Reunification (Visto de Fixação de Residência - Reunificação Familiar / VFR2)
Entry visa for family members of Timor-Leste residents seeking to establish permanent residence through family reunification, valid for 90 days to apply for a residence permit.
Timor-LesteVNG1 — Business Visa Class I (Visto de Negócios Classe I)
Short-term visa for foreigners conducting business prospecting or exploring investment opportunities in Timor-Leste, valid for up to 60 days with multiple entries.
Timor-LesteVNG2 — Business Visa Class II (Visto de Negócios Classe II)
Long-term business visa for foreigners settling in Timor-Leste as company members or administrators, valid for six months and extendable up to two years with a minimum 183-day annual presence requirement.
Timor-LesteVTB — Work Visa (Visto de Trabalho)
Enables foreign nationals to enter Timor-Leste for employment under a contract or service agreement, valid for one year with renewable extensions and multiple entries.
Timor-LesteVTR — Transit Visa (Visto de Trânsito)
Allows foreigners to pass through Timor-Leste territory for up to 72 hours while traveling to another country, with two entries permitted.
Timor-LesteVTU — Tourist Visa (Visto de Turismo)
Short-stay visa for foreigners visiting Timor-Leste for tourism, valid for 30 days with one possible 30-day extension.