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Dili Guide was created in 2023. See something that’s changed?
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diliexpatguide@gmail.com

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This site is maintained by Joe Lapp (bio below). If Dili Guide has been helpful, consider contributing to website costs and supporting the writer through Buy Me A Coffee, a popular creator support site.

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Dili Guide is a free community resource for expats living in or moving to Timor Leste, or those visiting the country. It is a community info spot, not a definitive travel guide. Dili Guide makes no guarantee for accuracy of information. If it’s important to you, verify info yourself. Spot an error or omission? Send us a note at the email address above.

Things change fast in Dili, and service providers don’t always prioritize consumer information. That’s why Dili Guide generally does not list contact info or exact locations for businesses. Google Maps listings are usually accurate – let common sense guide you – and often include reviews. Many establishments have a Facebook presence. (Thought Facebook was obsolete? Get an account before you move to the island.)

Be safe, be flexible, and most of all – enjoy your time in Timor Leste!

Joe Lapp is an international communications professional and writer with a focus on communities and decades of experience building relationships across cultures. He lived in Timor-Leste from 2020 to 2025. Learn more about his story and perspective on life across borders and other boundaries through his Substack newsletter, Cross/Culture.