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Timor-Leste Temporary Residence - Professional Activity

17 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national intending permanent stay and professional activity, entering on a residence-settlement visa and then applying for temporary residence.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityThe applicant must have no disqualifying criminal record.
  • Professional Activity RequiredThe residence purpose is exercise of professional activity.
  • Proof Of Means RequiredNecessary means of subsistence are required.
  • Residence Settlement Visa RequiredOrdinarily the applicant must hold the residence-settlement visa before temporary residence.
  • Specialist Labour Or Job Creation ConsideredThe decision considers provision of specialised labour and creation and training of jobs for nationals.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationAccommodation must be secured.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryArticles 40, 59 and 60 establish the residence-settlement visa and two-year temporary residence for professional activity.
  • Official source basisArticles 40, 59 and 60 establish the residence-settlement visa and two-year temporary residence for professional activity.
  • Report summaryArticles 40, 59 and 60 establish the residence-settlement visa and two-year temporary residence for professional activity.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Principal Fee AmountThe statutory residence-settlement visa fee is USD 50.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee CurrencyThe statutory residence-settlement visa fee is USD 50.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
4 proven from the official source.
  • Permanent Stay Intention RequiredThe settlement visa requires a justified intention of permanent stay.
  • Permit Validity Months MaxThe temporary residence permit is valid for two years.
  • Renewal or extensionTemporary residence is renewable for equal two-year periods.
  • Settlement Visa Validity DaysThe settlement visa is valid for ninety days.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing timeThe statutory decision period is thirty working days.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Timor-Leste?
The official source states: For a foreign national intending permanent stay and professional activity, entering on a residence-settlement visa and then applying for temporary residence.
02Do I need to show accommodation in Timor-Leste?
The official source states: Accommodation must be secured.

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

We checked 17 points against the official source; 17 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.

See the 0 open points

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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