Fact Sheet

Area
15.000 km²

Population
924.000

Currency
US Dollar

Language
Tétum and Portuguese are the official languages, Indonesian and English are also widely spoken.

Visas
Available at the Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili (Díli) for periods of 30 days at 30 USD/person. Owners of portuguese passport are entitled to a free visa for 90 days. Departure Tax 10 USD/person.

Health risks
Malaria, dengue and japanese encephalitis. It is strongly recommended that you go to a travel health appointment at least a month before departure and that you take a travel insurance.

Electricity
220V, 50 Hz; you may encounter some problems of power shortage in some regions of the country.

Weights and measurements
Metric system

Time zone
GMT + 9 (no daylight savings)

Dialling code
+670