Timor-Leste · Immigration Services

Work permit in Timor-Leste

Foreign nationals seeking employment in Timor-Leste must obtain a valid work permit before starting work

Categories

Work permit categories

💼
Skilled Worker
For professionals with specialized skills and valid job offer.
2 years
Duration
USD 350
Fee
🔬
Investor / Entrepreneur
For foreign investors with minimum USD 30,000 investment.
3 years
Duration
USD 500
Fee
🎓
Intra-Company Transfer
For employees transferred within multinational companies.
1 year
Duration
USD 250
Fee
🌾
Agricultural Worker
For seasonal agricultural and farming employment.
6 months
Duration
USD 150
Fee
General requirements
Valid passport (minimum 1 year validity)
Job offer letter from a Timor-Lesten employer
Employer's company registration documents
Notarized educational and professional credentials
Police clearance certificate from home country
Medical certificate from an authorized physician
Passport-size photographs (white background)
Proof of accommodation in Timor-Leste
Process and timeline
1
Employer sponsorship
Your employer in Timor-Leste must be registered with the Employment Service and sponsor your application.
2
Document submission
Submit all required documents at the Service for Foreign Affairs (Služba za poslove sa strancima).
3
Review period
The review process takes 20–30 business days. You may be called for an interview.
4
Permit issuance
Upon approval, your work permit is valid for 1 year and renewable annually.
Apply for work permit