Visa Information
Visa on Arrival for most nationalities. 30 days.
VOA at Dili airport ($30).
- Uses US Dollar.
- Very limited tourist infrastructure.
- One of the world's least-visited countries.
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Safety & Health
Generally safe. Dili has petty crime. Infrastructure very limited. Political stability has improved. Very friendly people.
- Malaria present.
- Drink bottled water.
- Very limited medical facilities.
- Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended.
Very limited infrastructure. Roads poor. Limited medical services.
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Cultural Tips
- Dive at Atauro Island — world-class reef biodiversity.
- Visit the Cristo Rei statue overlooking Dili.
- Try ikan sabuko (grilled fish) and local coffee.
- Don't expect Western amenities.
- Don't discuss the Indonesian occupation casually.
Not expected. Small tips appreciated.
Casual. Modest in villages.
Catholic majority (97%) — the most Catholic country in Asia after Philippines.
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