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One of the world's newest countries, Timor-Leste offers spectacular untouched coral reefs off Atauro Island, rugged mountains and a moving recent history.

eVisa ๐Ÿ“… Best: Mayโ€“Nov (dry) ๐Ÿ’ต $100/day avg
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Capital
Dili
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Currency
US Dollar ($ USD)
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Language
Tetum, Portuguese
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Best time
Mayโ€“Nov (dry)
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Visa
Visa on arrival / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$45 โ€“ $320
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Dili (DIL)
Overview

Why travellers love Timor-Leste

Diving and snorkelling around Atauro Island (some of the planet's richest reefs), hiking Mount Ramelau and exploring Dili's history are the draws.

It's remote and undeveloped โ€” an adventure for intrepid travellers.

Where to go

Top places in Timor-Leste

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Atauro Island

Atauro Island

๐Ÿ—“ 2โ€“3 days

World-class diving and snorkelling.

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Dili

Dili

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Seafront capital and Cristo Rei.

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Mount Ramelau

Mount Ramelau

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

Sunrise from the highest peak.

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Jaco Island

Jaco Island

๐Ÿ—“ 1 day

A sacred, uninhabited beach island.

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Plan day by day

Timor-Leste itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Atauro Island โ†’ Dili โ†’ Mount Ramelau
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$225 โ€“ $1,600
1–2

Atauro Island

World-class diving and snorkelling.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท Beach ยท Nature
3–4

Dili

Seafront capital and Cristo Rei.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท History
5

Mount Ramelau

Sunrise from the highest peak.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
Route
Atauro Island โ†’ Dili โ†’ Mount Ramelau โ†’ Jaco Island
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$315 โ€“ $2,240
1–2

Atauro Island

World-class diving and snorkelling.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Diving ยท Beach ยท Nature
3–4

Dili

Seafront capital and Cristo Rei.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ City ยท History
5–6

Mount Ramelau

Sunrise from the highest peak.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
7

Jaco Island

A sacred, uninhabited beach island.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Beach ยท Relax
Route
Atauro Island โ†’ Dili โ†’ Mount Ramelau โ†’ Jaco Island
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$450 โ€“ $3,200
1–3

Atauro Island

World-class diving and snorkelling.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Diving ยท Beach ยท Nature
4–6

Dili

Seafront capital and Cristo Rei.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ City ยท History
7–8

Mount Ramelau

Sunrise from the highest peak.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Nature
9–10

Jaco Island

A sacred, uninhabited beach island.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Beach ยท Relax
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Visa & entry

Timor-Leste visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa on arrival or eVisa for most
Allowed stay
30 days
Visa on arrival
Yes at Dili airport
eVisa
Yes
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most visitors get a visa on arrival at Dili airport or an e-Visa; land borders may differ. Always verify with the official Timor-Leste immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Timor-Leste visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Timor-Leste budget guide

Budget

$45/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Timor-Leste budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Timor-Leste

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Atauro reefs

Among the world's most biodiverse.

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Mount Ramelau

Sunrise hike to the summit cross.

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Jaco Island

A pristine, sacred sandbar.

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Dili history

Resistance museum and Cristo Rei.

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Shore diving

Drop-offs right off the coast.

Blog

Timor-Leste travel articles

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