🇹🇱 Timor Leste · Student
Temporary Stay Visa — Student (VET1) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €47 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Travel document
- Means of support
- Return ticket
- Declaration of accommodation
- Declaration from school/university
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record from country of origin or 1+ year residence
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://migracao.gov.tl/html/sub0307.php.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Criminal Record issued by the country of origin or the country where the foreigner has residence more than one year.”
“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: The temporary stay visa as mentioned in article 39 is granted to students who want to enter or”
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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 2026-06-22.