🇱🇻→🇹🇱Latvia→Timor-Leste

90 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 90d

For family members of Timor-Leste citizens or legal residents seeking to join them and establish long-term residence through family reunification.

90 days, multiple entries. Extension not available - holders are expected to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit. Requires certified family relationship documentation (consular verification), medical certificate, and criminal record from country of origin.

multiple entry~$50

For family members who are dependents of a foreign national legally residing in Timor-Leste under a qualifying visa or permit.

Duration and extension period match the sponsoring family member's visa/permit. Multiple entries. Requires certified proof of family relationship and medical certificate.

multiple entry~$50

Allows foreign nationals to reside in Timor-Leste for the duration of their study programme at a recognised institution.

Duration matches the length of the study period. Extendable in 6-month increments at USD $50. Multiple entries allowed. Requires school declaration, medical certificate, criminal record, proof of accommodation, and proof of financial means.

365 daysmultiple entry30d processing~$100valid 365d

Allows foreign nationals to enter Timor-Leste to pursue an occupation for others under an employment contract or service agreement, including volunteers working more than 120 days per year.

Valid 1 year, renewable for equal periods at USD $100. Processing split: 15 days Immigration Office + 15 days SEFOPE Office. Requires certified employment/service contract, medical certificate, criminal record from country of origin, professional qualifications, employer's commercial registration and tax payment certificate, accommodation declaration, return ticket, and proof of financial support.

30 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Granted to foreign officials and other persons travelling to Timor-Leste for a service visit or official purpose, and to others entitled to courtesies under Timor-Leste law or international convention.

Up to 30 days per visit; validity one year with multiple entries. No fee listed (N/A). Requirements and criteria are defined by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MNEC), not the Immigration Service. Requires travel document and documentation justifying the reasons and conditions of stay.

90 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 90d

For foreign nationals intending to establish lawful residence in Timor-Leste for professional purposes, as a precursor to applying for a Temporary Resident Permit.

90 days, multiple entries. Extension not available - holders are expected to apply for a Temporary Resident Permit during this period. Requires professional credentials, commercial registration (certified), employer's tax certificate, medical certificate, and criminal record from country of origin.

365 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

For foreign nationals employed by Timorese State institutions, UN agencies or accredited international organizations, bilateral cooperation programmes, or NGOs operating in cooperation programmes with Timor-Leste.

A special stay authorization (not a visa in the strict sense) for cooperation, UN, NGO, international-organization, and state-employed foreign personnel. Initial period up to one year, tied to the employment/service contract, extendable for similar periods; multiple entries. No application or extension fee listed (N/A). Requires authorization from the Minister of the Interior; holder must register at Migration Services within 30 days of approval to affix the authorization stamp to the passport. Also referenced on the Special Stay Authorization form page (sub0204.php).

120 daysmultiple entry~$50

For foreign nationals undertaking long-term volunteer activities in Timor-Leste not exceeding 120 days per year.

Maximum 120 days. Extension not available. Multiple entries. Requires volunteer agreement and medical certificate. Volunteers exceeding 120 days annually should apply for the Work Visa (VTB) instead.

multiple entry~$50

Catch-all category for foreign nationals pursuing activities in Timor-Leste not covered by other Temporary Stay Visa sub-types.

Duration and conditions determined on a case-by-case basis. Fee is USD $50. Documentation requirements depend on the specific activity.

365 daysmultiple entry~$50valid 365d

For foreign nationals undertaking specialized work, technical missions, or contracted activities in Timor-Leste that do not qualify as standard employment.

Valid up to 1 year (or duration of contract/mission). Extendable for equal periods at USD $50. Multiple entries. Requires work contract, professional qualifications, tax certificate, and medical clearance.

180 dayssingle entry~$50valid 180d

For foreign nationals intending to settle permanently in Timor-Leste as a precursor to applying for a Residence Permit, including persons of independent means, professionals, and business owners.

Grants six months single entry to enter Timor-Leste and apply for a Residence Permit. Applicant must demonstrate intention to remain on a permanent basis, means of subsistence (independent means accepted), accommodation, a clean criminal/police record, and physical and psychological fitness. Cannot be obtained at border posts - apply at an embassy/consulate abroad or the Department of Consular Affairs in Dili after arrival. May be restricted to residence in a specific region of the country for a period up to 5 years. This is the general residence-establishment visa under Migration Law 11/2017; the Resident Stay Visa sub-types VFR1 (professional activities) and VFR2 (family reunification) on sub0308 are variants of the same residence track.