🇹🇱 Timor Leste · Naturalisation
Timorese Citizenship by Naturalization (10-year general track, Lei da Nacionalidade) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,487 |
| Minimum annual salary | €43,589 |
| Proof of savings | €17,436 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 17–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €131 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 10 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,487.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.migracao.gov.tl/pdf/[0503-07]citizenship%20Law.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.