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East Timor Travel Guide

Dili Capital
USD Currency
Tetum Language
+670 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free For Many Nationalities For A Stay Up To 90 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Arrival card
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Overcharging by taxi drivers

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 123
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Cash Essential
Mobile Payments N/a
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10% In Restaurants Is Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Olá
Oh-lah
Goodbye
Adeus
Ah-deh-oos
Please
Por favor
Por fah-vor
Thank you
Obrigado (male) / Obrigada (female)
Oh-bree-gah-doo / Oh-bree-gah-dah
Sorry
Desculpe
Deh-skool-peh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Você fala inglês?
Voh-seh fah-lah een-glays?
I don’t understand
Eu não entendo
Eh-oo nowm en-ten-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
Pode falar devagar, por favor?
Poh-jee fah-lar deh-vah-gar, por fah-vor?
Can you help me, please?
Você pode me ajudar, por favor?
Voh-seh poh-jee meh ah-joo-dar, por fah-vor?
What does this mean?
O que isso significa?
Oh keh ee-soh see-nee-fee-kah?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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