🇹🇱 Timor Leste · Spouse Partner
Timorese Citizenship by Marriage (5y married + 2y residence) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Marriage to citizen | Required (5+ yrs) |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €87 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 2 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://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lei_2002_9_Nacionalidade_1.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Marriage to citizen
https://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lei_2002_9_Nacionalidade_1.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lei_2002_9_Nacionalidade_1.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Years to citizenship
https://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lei_2002_9_Nacionalidade_1.pdf · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://timor-leste.gov.tl/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Lei_2002_9_Nacionalidade_1.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.