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Timor-Leste

  • Dili
  • Asia
  • Portuguese

At a glance

Timor-Leste: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Dili
Population
1,400,638
Area
14,919 km² · 5,760 sq mi
Languages
Portuguese, Tetum
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Time zone
UTC+09:00, Asia/Dili
Calling code
+670
Drives on the
Left
Internet domain
.tl
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Asia

Member of

  • ASEAN
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Timor-Leste visa requirements

Timor-Leste entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 30 can enter without a visa, 167 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 0 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa on arrival167 passports

Safety

Timor-Leste safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to crime

US State Dept, updated June 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Timor-Leste: frequently asked questions

Timor-Leste visa: do I need one?
Timor-Leste entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 30 can enter without a visa, 167 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 0 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Timor-Leste: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Timor-Leste at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to crime.
Timor-Leste: what currency is used?
Currency in Timor-Leste: US Dollar (USD).
Timor-Leste: what language do people speak?
Languages of Timor-Leste: Portuguese, Tetum.
Timor-Leste: what is the capital?
The capital of Timor-Leste is Dili.

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