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Visiting Timor Leste

Give a brief overview of what it's like to visit. How easy is the border, how safe is the country, are there great things to see and do, etc.

Entering Timor Leste with a Car or Motorbike

Correct as of: (date last confirmed correct)

Required Paperwork

(To check if you need a travel Visa for Timor Leste, application instructions and fees see: Timor Leste Visa online application at VisaHQ.com)
List the paperwork required to enter with a vehicle, including number of copies

Process at border

A bit strange, because first you do customs and then immigration, but using your Carnet it is a straight forward process.

Cost of entry

There are no fees to pay at the border

Permitted length of stay

State the permitted length of entry for the vehicle

Extension of stay

Describe the process to extend the permitted length of entry for the vehicle, if possible.

Storing a vehicle and temporarily leaving the country

Describe if/how a vehicle can be stored, and for how long.
Also mention if the owner / temporary importer can leave the country while the vehicle is in storage.

Exiting with a vehicle

Exiting on Land Border

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Exiting by container (to Australia)

Describe the paperwork requirements and process at the border to exit.

Driving in Timor Leste

Recommended books for Overlanding in Timor Leste

Lonely Planet East Timor Phrasebook & Dictionary (lone...
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Work Less To Live Your Dreams: A Practical Guide To Sa...
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Overlanders' Handbook: Worldwide Route And Planning Gu...
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Adventure Motorcycling Handbook: A Route & Planning Gu...
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Travel insurance for Timor Leste

World Nomads offer the most flexible Travel Insurance at the best prices for multi-country / multi-year trips. You can buy, extend and claim online, even after you've left home.

Vehicle insurance requirements

Yes or No if insurance is mandatory, and what kind is acceptable.

Cost of vehicle insurance

State the price of insurance and a time period.

Where to purchase vehicle insurance

Describe where insurance can be purchased.

Driving license

State the kind of driving licenses required. i.e. International Driving Permit.

Driving side of road

Left.
LHD vehicles can be driven in Timor Leste without any problems.

Mandatory items in vehicle

State any mandatory items that must be carried in the vehicle. (i.e. safety triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc.)

Roads

General Road quality

Huge parts of the west-east "Highway" are currently under construction, which results in incredible dust in the dry season. Especially the 40km part east of Dili is worth to mention. On all other mayor roads the conditions vary between bad tarmac with the occasional pothole to medium quality gravel roads. Constructions can and do occur everywhere. There is a huge 4lane Highway under construction in the south west, but currently no information is available, which parts or cities will get connected with that mega project. If you have a 4WD or a decent motorbike and know how to drive, even all the minor roads should be possible within the dry season. Despite other reports all bridges are fully functioning (or if collapsed, a dry detour is possible). The only part, where you have to ford (up to 40 cm deep) is on the (challenging) road south of Laclubar.

Road signs

Dili and on the "highway" from west to east huge parts are of western standard. Huge brown Signs indicate tourist attractions. Yellow road marks are indicating traffic in the opposite direction, white road marks are for the same direction (one way to indicate, that you are in a one way road). Briefly describe the overall quality & existence of road signs for directions and hazards.

Toll roads

There are toll roads in Timor Leste. This might change, when the mega highway will be finished

Bribery in Timor Leste

Briefly describe how common bribery is and whether it should be expected, and the best way to deal with it.

Checkpoints

There is one non permanent staffed checkpoint just before Dili when coming from the west. I it is active, you need to get out of the car and show your international driver license and your international car documents (not the Carnet!) to the police. Expect this process to be done in 2-3 minutes.

Traveling with pets

List the entry requirements and anything else required to travel with a pet.

Gas price in Timor Leste and Diesel price in Timor Leste

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Gasoline Grade Price
Regular (87) $0.00 USD per Gallon (US)
Super (88) $0.00 USD per Gallon (US)
Premium (90) $0.00 USD per Gallon (US)
Ultra (95) $0.00 USD per Gallon (US)
Diesel $0.85 USD per Gallon (US)

Gas and Diesel Availability / Frequency

Shortages of fuel are not common. Beside the usual private sellers for Regular (or worse), outside Dili there are only a hand full of fuel stations. But those are surprisingly cheap and the fuel is good quality. Here is a list of them: [to be added soon]

Gas and Diesel Quality

Prices for fuel and quality differ dramatically. For example you can have Diesel in Dili for 0.80$ up to 1.05$. Unfortunately the price does not indicate the quality, as well as the look of the fuel station (a nice blingbling one can sell you crap while an old one with rusty machines and non working displays sells supreme quality).

State the sulfur content of diesel, if known.

Safety and Security Considerations

Driving at night

Discuss driving at night and if it should it be avoided. Mention why.

Vehicle parking

Discuss if vehicles can be parked on the street, if they are considered "safe" at night. If vehicles can not be parked on the street, list the other options that exist.

Special driving considerations

A List of special things to be careful of (i.e. Unsigned speed bumps, abnormal road rules, people or animals on the road, etc.).
List any roads that are not recommended to drive for safety or other security reasons.

Security advisories and information

Camping in Timor Leste

Describe if organized "pay" camping is common. List the facilities commonly found at these campsites.
List the approximate average price range of camping in organized campgrounds.
Also discuss the possibility of "wild" or "roadside" camping. How common is it? Is it considered safe, or a bad idea.

Camping guide books

List and link to books specifically for camping.

Drinking water

Describe if the regular tap water is safe to drink. If not, describe where safe water can be purchased and the approximate average price range.

Navigation

Paper maps

Reise Know-How are amoung the best paper maps. Purchase paper maps before arriving in Timor Leste


Beloved Land: Stories, Struggles, And Secrets From Tim...
Beloved Land: Stories, Struggles, And Secrets From Tim...
by Gordon Peake
From $21.60 on Amazon
Lonely Planet Southeast Asia Planning Map
Lonely Planet Southeast Asia Planning Map
by Lonely Planet
From $7.99 on Amazon

GPS Maps of Timor Leste

Review different GPS companies, quality and coverage (Tomtom, Garmin, OSM, Tracks4Africa). (with links to each).

GPS co-ordinates for camping, propane, gas, repairs, etc. in Timor Leste

  • iOverlander is a website and iPhone application designed by Overlanders, for Overlanders. It contains GPS co-ordinates and reviews for camping, hotels, propane, water, mechanics, borders and much more.

Link to sites that have a list of GPS co-ordinates (or directions) for camping locations (including "wild" campsites), propane filling, gas stations, repair shops, places of interest, etc.

Special Overland Travel interests

List any special items / places that are popular with Overlanders

Vehicle Maintenance

Dealers

4x4s / Trucks

Motorbikes

Local Garages

Add known good mechanics here.

Buy or sell a car or motorbike in Timor Leste

Buy
Describe how a foreigner can buy a vehicle. List any difficulties or limitations on where the vehicle can be driven.

Sell
Describe how a foreigner can sell a foreign-plated vehicle, or list not possible.'

References

Links to the source of any information - blogs or discussion forums, etc.


Helpful External links

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