Timor-Leste Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Timor-Leste

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Timor-Leste

Toll & Vignette: Roads throughout Timor-Leste are toll-free.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: Tipping is not traditional, though 5-10% is appreciated in Dili eateries. Rounding up bills in local eateries is polite.

• DO Greet locals warmly ('Bondia' / 'Botarde') as community respect is cherished.
• DO Treat sacred ancestral houses (Uma Lulik) and local customs with reverence.
• DO Carry small US dollar bills ($1, $5, $10) as cards are rarely accepted outside Dili.
• DON'T Never ignore saltwater crocodile warning signs at beaches and estuaries.
• DON'T Do not touch or climb on sacred animist landmarks without village elder consent.
• DON'T Avoid driving rural mountain routes after dark due to lack of street lighting.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C, E, F & I (220V, 50Hz). Universal adapter recommended.

Tap Water: Tap water is not potable; rely strictly on bottled or purified water.

Insider Tip: Snorkel on the world-class biodiverse coral reefs of Atauro Island, an epicenter of marine life.