Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Timor-Leste and will continue to share information and include pertinent new information in bold for quick reference.
Country-Specific Information:
On March 29, the Government of Timor-Leste (GOTL) announced that travel by land, sea, or air between Baucau and Viqueque Municipalities and other Timor-Leste municipalities would continue to be restricted through 23:59 on April 2 except in limited situations authorized by the Integrated Crisis Management Center.
The GOTL previously announced that travel by land, sea, or air between Dili Municipality and other Timor-Leste municipalities is restricted until April 2, except in limited situations authorized by the Integrated Crisis Management Center.
The Timor-Leste National Police (PNTL) has advised that they are actively enforcing the GOTL-imposed movement restrictions related to COVID-19 and stopping individuals who are doing outdoor activities to include walking, jogging, cycling, and running. Groups of more than two persons less than two meters apart are advised not to congregate on public roads. Increasing numbers of PNTL officers have been deployed to enforce this directive.
During the enforcement periods, U.S. citizens are advised to limit outdoor movements as much as possible and should be prepared to provide explanation to the PNTL if requested. U.S. citizens are cautioned that the GOTL may impose criminal penalties for non-compliance to its announced directives.
U.S. citizens are advised to continue to practice preventative measures, including wearing face masks and practicing social distancing, and to monitor local news and resources for potential travel restrictions.
A State of Emergency remains in place for all of Timor-Leste through April 2. Specific requirements of and additional information about the State of Emergency can be found at the Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage.
Other links:
COVID-19 crisis page on state.gov
U.S. Department of State’s Timor-Leste Country Information and Travel Advisory
World Health Organization – COVID-19 Timor-Leste
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Dili, Timor-Leste
Avenida de Portugal,
Praia dos Coqueiros,
Dili, Timor-Leste
https://tl.usembassy.gov/
ConsDili@state.gov
(+670) 332-4684
(+670) 7723-1328 (after hours)
State Department – Consular Affairs
(1)-888-407-4747 or (1)-202-501-4444
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