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Introduction

Capital: Dili

Official Language: Tetum and Portuguese


Timor-Leste (Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste) is a country located in Southeast Asia, occupying the eastern half of Timor Island, as well as Atauro and Jaco islands and the Oecusse enclave (within Indonesian territory). It shares a land border only with Indonesia and is bordered by the Banda Sea and the Timor Sea, which separates it from Australia to the south.


Currency: United States Dollar (USD)

Time Zone: UTC +9

Telephone Code: +670


Tourist Attractions:

Cristo Rei of Dili – monumental statue with panoramic views of the capital.

Atauro Island – famous for diving, beaches, and marine biodiversity.

Areia Branca Beach – one of the country’s most popular beaches, close to Dili.

Mount Ramelau – the highest peak in the country, popular for hiking and pilgrimages.

Tais Market – a place to experience and purchase traditional Timorese handicrafts.

Resistance Museum – in Dili, preserving the memory of the independence struggle.


Consular Visas

For long-term stays, work, or study, it is necessary to apply for the appropriate visa with the Timorese authorities.


Embassy of Timor-Leste in Brazil
Address: QI 11, Conjunto 10, House 09, Lago Sul. 71625-300 Brasília – DF
Tel: +55 (61) 33 662 755
Email: Coming soon
Website: https://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=142&l=1#br


Embassy of Brazil in Timor-Leste
Address: Rua Karketu Mota-Ain, 7, Suco Motael, Farol - Dili - Timor-Leste. P.O. Box 157
Tel: +670 3324203 / 3321728 / 3322290
Email: administ.dili@itamaraty.gov.br / brasemb.dili@itamaraty.gov.br
Website: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-dili


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