Timor-Leste Marriage Visa Document Guide

Not a party to the Apostille Convention. Administrative processing can take a long time, so prepare with ample time.

📋 Required Documents

Certidão de Casamento (Marriage Certificate)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular legalization required

Criminal record certificate

Within 6 months of issuance

Passport copy

Copy of all pages

Photo (3.5×4.5cm)

Taken within the last 6 months

Certidão de Casamento (Marriage Certificate)

Not a party to the Apostille Convention. Administrative processing can take a long time, so prepare with ample time.

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Issued by the Civil Registry Office (Conservatória do Registo Civil)

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Portuguese and Tetum documents require Korean translation

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The competent Korean Embassy is the Korean Embassy in Timor-Leste (Dili)

1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Timor-Leste and obtain a marriage certificate
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Local Ministry Authentication
Obtain document certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Timor-Leste
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Korean Embassy Consular Confirmation
Consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in Timor-Leste (stamp)
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Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
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Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
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Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.

Q. Which Korean Embassy has jurisdiction?

A. Timor-Leste falls under the Korean Embassy in Timor-Leste, located in Dili. Be sure to confirm in advance.

Q. Where can Portuguese documents be translated?

A. Portuguese→Korean translation and notarization is available at Korean notary offices.

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