Business Visa is divided into I and II classes and is issued to foreigners who intend to perform business activities in the country.

Business Visa I class

Issued to foreign citizens who intend to visit Timor-Leste for short-term business purposes. A Class I business visa is valid for a maximum period of sixty days, allows multiple entries and is not renewable.

Necessary documents for obtaining Business Visa I class:

• Travel document
• Return ticket
• Proof of residence and means for supporting yourself suitable for the required period
• A document on the reasons and conditions of stay
• A document confirming professional skills
• Validity: 60 days

Fees:

Issue: (USD) $100.00

Extension: (USD) $150.00

Business Visa II class

Is granted to foreigners who intend to settle in the country to perform business activities on the basis of their membership, or as an administrator of a commercial company registered in Timor-Leste, holds a certain position, because the person is, or intends to be in the country for a period exceeding 183 (hundred eighty-three) days per year. A Business Visa Class II is valid for an initial period of six months, renewable for two years and allows for multiple entries. To apply for a long-term business visa, you will first need to enter the country on a Class I visa. The extension of Business Visa Class II depends on the legal registration of the commercial company with the competent authority and compliance with the legal obligations to which commercial companies are subject in accordance with current legislation. It also depends on whether the permanent stay of its owner in the country was at least one hundred and eighty-three days per year Timor-Leste. 

Necessary documents for obtaining Business Visa II class:

• Travel document
• Return ticket
• Proof of residence and means of livelihood suitable for the required period
• A document on the reasons and conditions of stay 
• A document confirming professional skills
• Certified copy of commercial registration
• Permission to carry out economic activity
• Company tax payment certificate
• Medical reference
• Criminal record certificate issued by the country of origin or the country where the foreigner has lived for more than one year
• Validity period: 6 months (initial)

Download the Business Visa application form: https://migracao.gov.tl/html/sub0306.php

Fees:

Issue: (USD) $150.00

Extension: (USD) $150.00