🇹🇱 Timor Leste · Employer-sponsored work
Visto Trabalho/Work visa (VTB) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €93 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracao.gov.tl/html/sub0305.php.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Atestado de robustez física e psíquica /Medical certificate”
“The work visa is valid for a maximum period of one year, it may be extended for equal periods and allows multiple entries.”
Not sure if you qualify?
Get a free, source-backed verdict on every route you're eligible for — in 3 minutes.
Get Your Free Verdict →Other Timor Leste routes
Business Visa Class I (VNG1) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Business Visa Class II (VNG2) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Voluntariado de longa duração / Long Term Volunteer (VET3) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Exercício de actividade profissional /Professional Activities (VFR1) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Temporary Stay Visa — Specialized Activities (VET2) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Atividades especializadas / Specialized Activities (VET2) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Reagrupamento familiar / Family Reunification (VFR2) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Family Reunification Residence Permit (Timor-Leste) — Timor Leste: requirements, costs & how to apply (2026)Compare all Employer-sponsored work programs →
More about emigrating to Timor Leste →
Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.