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Timor-Leste Family Reunification Residence

13 facts quoted from the official source

For the spouse, qualifying child or dependent ascendant of a Timor-Leste citizen, legal resident or recognised refugee.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Official Relationship Evidence RequiredOfficial proof of the claimed family links is required.
  • Qualifying Family MembersThe Act enumerates spouses, qualifying children and dependent ascendants.
  • Qualifying Sponsor Status RequiredThe sponsor must be a Timor-Leste citizen, legal resident or recognised refugee.
  • Residence Settlement Visa RequiredA family reunification settlement visa is the ordinary entry basis for temporary residence.
  • Sponsor Application RequiredThe citizen or resident sponsor submits the reunification request to the migration service.
  • Refugee Sponsor Means ExemptionRecognised refugees are exempt from the accommodation and means requirement.
  • Sponsor Means RequiredThe sponsor must prove sufficient means unless the sponsor is a recognised refugee.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentAuthenticated identity-document copies for the family members are required.
  • AccommodationThe sponsor must prove adequate accommodation unless the sponsor is a recognised refugee.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticles 70 and 71 recognise reunification for family of citizens, residents and refugees and list the supporting documents.
  • Official source basisArticles 70 and 71 recognise reunification for family of citizens, residents and refugees and list the supporting documents.
  • Report summaryArticles 70 and 71 recognise reunification for family of citizens, residents and refugees and list the supporting documents.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxFamily-reunification temporary residence is issued under the two-year temporary residence framework.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Timor-Leste?
The official source states: For the spouse, qualifying child or dependent ascendant of a Timor-Leste citizen, legal resident or recognised refugee.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, parents.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Timor-Leste?
The official source states: The sponsor must prove adequate accommodation unless the sponsor is a recognised refugee.

Every answer is quoted from the official migracao.gov.tl page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source migracao.gov.tlLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Timor-Leste government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Timor-Leste

2 other family routes to Timor-Leste.

Temporary Residence - Spouse of Timor-Leste CitizenTemporary Stay Visa - Dependant of Permit Holder
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