Indonesia Timor-Leste
Indonesia 
Timor-LesteLast reviewed July 2026
Crossing the border
Indonesia and Timor-Leste share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Timor-Leste
- Drive on the left.
- Rough, mountainous roads outside Dili.
- 0.05% alcohol limit.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
Once you're driving in Timor-Leste
Destination-specific detail sourced from national road authorities, motoring clubs and rental policies — the things that catch cross-border drivers out.
Driving on a foreign licence
Visitors may drive for up to three months on a valid national licence accompanied by an International Driving Permit; the IDP is expected by police and required by virtually all Dili rental agencies.
Tolls & road charges
Timor-Leste has no toll roads, no vignette and no electronic toll system - all public roads, including the Dili-area highway corridor, are free to use.
Parking in the cities
Parking in Dili is informal, with attendants at markets and shopping areas collecting a small cash fee; there are no colour-coded paid zones or apps. Read posted signs and avoid blocking narrow streets, as vehicles can be towed in commercial areas.
Fines & camera enforcement
Police issue fines for speeding, hand-held phone use and not wearing seatbelts, often settled on the spot in cash; amounts are modest but ask for documentation. Rental firms pass any unpaid fines or damage to your deposit.
If you have an accident
Dial 112 for police, ambulance or fire; report any injury or serious crash to the police (PNTL) and leave the vehicles in place until officers attend. Keep a copy of the report for insurance or rental claims.
Driving in the capital
Traffic drives on the LEFT, so right-hand-drive habits matter; in and around Dili enforcement concentrates on the coastal highway corridor where police target drivers exceeding limits by 20 km/h or more.
Sources: tyremap.com · internationaldriversassociation.com · adcidl.com · internationaltravelpermits.com