Study visas
Timorese Student Visa (Temporary Stay Visa for Study)
A temporary stay route for foreign students starting or continuing studies in Timor-Leste.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Timor-Leste government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Temporary Stay Visa (study purpose)
- Route type
- Study / temporary stay visa
- Stay
- Duration of studies, extendable by 6 months
- Fee
- US$50 in cash (initial and extension)
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals starting or continuing studies in Timor-Leste
- (Same category also covers research, cultural, sporting, artistic and journalistic activities, volunteers and dependants)
Requirements
- Acceptable travel document and passport-size photo
- Declaration from the school / educational institution
- Medical certificate and criminal record certificate
- Proof of accommodation and documentary evidence of means of subsistence
- Return ticket
How to apply
- Lodge at the Immigration Service headquarters, Vila Verde, Dili, or at an embassy/consulate abroad before arrival
- Extension processing time up to 30 days
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.