Timor-Leste: Authorities extend exit and entry controls in Dili through 23:59 Sept. 29 /update 42

Event

Authorities extended an entry and exit ban in Dili City through 23:59 Sept. 29 amid COVID-19 activity. Exemptions are possible for safety, public health, or humanitarian reasons. Individuals who have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and are accompanying children under the age of six are also exempt from the rules. Officials lifted the entry and exit controls in Baucau, Covalima, and Ermera as of Sept. 22.

A nationwide state of emergency remains in place as of Sept. 23. Authorities require people to wear facemasks, frequently sanitize their hands, and maintain a 1-meter (3-feet) distance from others when in public. Gatherings are prohibited. The government has also banned funerals of government workers in state buildings. Authorities may extend or reintroduce the measures in some localities at short notice, depending on changes in COVID-19 activity.

Travel Restrictions
Authorities continue to suspend entry for citizens and foreigners. Diplomatic personnel, members of international organizations and bilateral cooperation agencies, petroleum sector workers, and medical emergencies are exempt. Authorities require permitted travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test result and quarantine for 14 days in government facilities or their private residences, subject to prior approval from the Ministry of Health. Fully vaccinated individuals may quarantine for five days. Travelers must receive a negative COVID-19 test result before leaving quarantine.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments. Plan for queues and delays at available shopping centers. Plan for possible ground shipping and travel delays; seek alternative routes and shipping methods for time-sensitive cargo.

Resources

Timor-Leste Government Website
World Health Organization (WHO)