🇹🇱 Timor Leste · Family

Reagrupamento familiar / Family Reunification (VFR2) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€44
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance

Costs

Application / consular fee€46

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracao.gov.tl/html/sub0308.php.
  3. Typical processing: ~90 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.

Minimum annual salary
Health insurance

“Medical Certificate”

Criminal record

“Criminal Record issued by the country of origin or the country where the foreigner has residence more than one year”

Application fee
No direct PR path

“A visa for establishing residence is granted to the person concerned who shows the intention of permanent residence in the national territory... The visa is valid for ninety days and allows multiple entries [a 90-day entry visa to then apply for a temporary residence permit; PR not granted by this visa]”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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