Excellent guide.
Did you encounter much difficulty communicating? I assume very little English is spoken.
Marc
Oops, I have experienced all these countries in Asia and South America, much relying on public transport. Very familiar with rough roads, lenghty trips to remote areas. But now reading your story I start to wonder whether I should go beyond Dili, or even whether it is worth at all to travel to Timor Leste in particular as plane tickets are not cheap.
Nice reports, continue exploring the world and sharing your adventures.
Excellent guide.
Did you encounter much difficulty communicating? I assume very little English is spoken.
Hey Ingrid, sorry for the late reply!
Not much as they do speak some English in the city. Outside, I simply manage my way using hand signs and a giant smile on my face. I'm quite used to traveling in countries that do not speak English and Timor Leste was no different. People are really nice in Timor Leste so they will help you as much as they can even if they don't speak English! 😁
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Pete, your Timor-Leste travel guide is amazing! Maps, directions, tips! You da man!
Pete, your Timor-Leste travel guide is amazing! Maps, directions, tips! You da man!
Thank you for the comments! I'm glad you find my articles about Timor Leste useful!
Alister Socrates Abreu
Pete,
Just wanted to know what are the visa requirements for both an Indian passport holder and also Portuguese passport holder, where do I apply and collect the visa from ?
Is it given on arrival or is it visa-free for PP holder. Kindly help me with these details, please.
Pete,
Just wanted to know what are the visa requirements for both an Indian passport holder and also Portuguese passport holder, where do I apply and collect the visa from ?
Is it given on arrival or is it visa-free for PP holder. Kindly help me with these details, please.
Hey Alister,
For an EU passport (Portuguese), you do not need visa so no need to prepare anything. For indian passport, you might be able to get a visa-on-arrival at the airport, but to be sure, I would recommend you send an email or call the closest Timor leste embassy or consulates listed here: http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=142&lang=en&l=1 and ask them directly. From my preliminary research, looks like indian passport holders can get a visa-on-arrival at the airport, but don't count my words on it.
Excellent guide.
Did you encounter much difficulty communicating? I assume very little English is spoken.
Oops, I have experienced all these countries in Asia and South America, much relying on public transport. Very familiar with rough roads, lenghty trips to remote areas. But now reading your story I start to wonder whether I should go beyond Dili, or even whether it is worth at all to travel to Timor Leste in particular as plane tickets are not cheap.
Nice reports, continue exploring the world and sharing your adventures.
Hey Ingrid, sorry for the late reply!
Not much as they do speak some English in the city. Outside, I simply manage my way using hand signs and a giant smile on my face. I'm quite used to traveling in countries that do not speak English and Timor Leste was no different. People are really nice in Timor Leste so they will help you as much as they can even if they don't speak English! 😁
Pete, your Timor-Leste travel guide is amazing! Maps, directions, tips! You da man!
Thank you for the comments! I'm glad you find my articles about Timor Leste useful!
Pete,
Just wanted to know what are the visa requirements for both an Indian passport holder and also Portuguese passport holder, where do I apply and collect the visa from ?
Is it given on arrival or is it visa-free for PP holder. Kindly help me with these details, please.
Hey Alister,
For an EU passport (Portuguese), you do not need visa so no need to prepare anything. For indian passport, you might be able to get a visa-on-arrival at the airport, but to be sure, I would recommend you send an email or call the closest Timor leste embassy or consulates listed here: http://timor-leste.gov.tl/?p=142&lang=en&l=1 and ask them directly. From my preliminary research, looks like indian passport holders can get a visa-on-arrival at the airport, but don't count my words on it.
I hope this helps!