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East Timor Traveler Advice
| Transportation (1) | Visa (2) | Warnings (1) |
Border-crossing and visas (Visa)
To get to East Timor from Indonesia, you can take a direct bus from Kupang in West Timor (Indonesia) going to Dili in East Timor. The journey usually takes 12 hours and buses are available every day...Read full tip...
Visa exemptions (Visa)
If you are a Portuguese, you can enter East Timor just by having your passport alone. You will be given a free permit allowing you to stay for up to 90 days. If you have to stay longer, you can check...Read full tip...
Riding with buffaloes and goats in an angguna (Transportation)
Anggunas or trucks are the only means to get into the countryside, outlying villages, and remote areas in East Timor. Once you are in a major town, you can ask the locals about the schedule of departure...Read full tip...
Beware of malaria and dengue (Warnings)
Most tourists who stay in East Timor report of getting either malaria or dengue, hence it is necessary to take precautions such as drinking only bottled water and not tap water and ice. Likewise, it is...Read full tip...