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Temporary Stay Visa - Study

Timor-LesteStudy

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

This route is for students who intend to begin or continue their studies in Timor-Leste.

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  • The captured source is Law 11/2017; no separate current consolidation or repeal confirmation was captured.
  • Art. 39(1)
    1. O visto de estada temporária é concedido a estudantes que pretendam iniciar ou prosseguir os seus estudos em território nacional

What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?

The law requires a declaration from the educational establishment where the applicant is enrolled; the official law does not further specify accreditation or institution type.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured source is Law 11/2017; no separate current consolidation or repeal confirmation was captured.
  • Art. 43(1)(h)
    h) Declaração do estabelecimento de ensino no qual o estrangeiro está inscrito, quando se trate de pedido de visto de estada temporária para estudante;

What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?

To extend the study visa, the law requires proof of academic performance (comprovativo de aproveitamento escolar); a general proof of subsistence means is also required for the visa application. The official law does not state a tuition, minimum-funds or insurance amount specific to students.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured source is Law 11/2017; no separate current consolidation or repeal confirmation was captured.
  • Art. 53(3)
    3. Do pedido de prorrogação do visto de estada temporária para estudante consta comprovativo de aproveitamento escolar.

Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

Study-visa holders may be authorised to work part-time under rules to be made by the Government; the official source does not establish unrestricted work. The official source does not state the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured source is Law 11/2017; no separate current consolidation or repeal confirmation was captured.
  • Art. 39(4)
    4. Os titulares de visto de estada temporária para estudo podem ser autorizados a prestar trabalho a tempo parcial nos termos a regular pelo Governo.

How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?

The visa is valid for the study period, may be extended for six months and permits multiple entries. The official source does not state a post-study work or residence option.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured source is Law 11/2017; no separate current consolidation or repeal confirmation was captured.
  • Art. 39(3)
    3. O visto de estada temporária para estudo é válido pelo período de estudos e pode ser prorrogado por seis meses, permitindo múltiplas entradas.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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