Timor-Leste: Authorities extend nationwide state of emergency through 23:59 Oct. 29 /update 43

Event

Officials have extended a nationwide state of emergency through 23:59 Oct. 29. The government continues to 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. Funerals of government workers in state buildings are banned. Authorities have also lifted an entry and exit ban in Dili from Sept. 30. Authorities may extend or reintroduce the measures in some localities at short notice, depending on changes in COVID-19 activity.

The government no longer requires fully vaccinated travelers, including those arriving from countries with the Delta variant, to quarantine upon arrival. Such travelers must continue to present a negative COVID-19 test result and take another COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival in Timor Leste.

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 are exempt from quarantine. 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)