Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
A visa for people travelling to Timor-Leste for business or to run an economic activity. Class 1 is a short stay of up to 60 days with multiple entries; Class 2 starts at six months and can be extended to two years.
Where to apply in Australia
Apply at a Timor-Leste embassy or consulate abroad before travel, or at Migration Service headquarters in Dili. Embassy in Deakin (ACT); Consulate-General in Mascot, Sydney (NSW; NSW, Queensland, WA, NT); Consulate-General in Darwin (NT; NT and northern WA); honorary consulates in Brisbane (QLD), Adelaide (SA) and Hobart (TAS). Applications may be lodged at an embassy or consulate abroad before travel, or at the Migration Service in Dili.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Timor-Leste.
How to apply
Lodge the application at an embassy/consulate before arrival, or in person in Dili
Applications are handled through Migration Service of Timor-Leste, https://migracao.gov.tl.
Documents you need
- Travel document with copy
- Passport photo
- Proof of funds
- Return ticket
- Accommodation evidence
- Proof of purpose of stay
- Class 1: proof of professional qualifications
- Class 2: commercial registration, authorisation for economic activity, company tax certificate, medical certificate, criminal record from home country and any country lived in over a year
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: Class 1 US$100; Class 2 US$150 (new or extension)
Good to know
Migration Service page modified 23 June 2026. Which Australian posts accept applications was not confirmed on an official page.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Timor-Leste's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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