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Money & duty free for East Timor


03/08/2019

The US Dollar (US$) is the official currency. For local transactions, the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) may be accepted in border areas, but this should not be relied on.


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Credit cards:

These can only currently be used in the very few expensive hotels in East Timor. Cirrus/Maestro credit cards can be used to withdraw US Dollars from an ATM.

ATM:

Cirrus/Maestro credit cards can be used to withdraw US Dollars from an ATM.

Travellers cheques:

Traveller's cheques are not widely exchangeable. Only some top-of-the-range hotels may be able to exchange them.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0930-1530.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding US$5,000 must be declared upon arrival.

Currency exchange:

Travellers should take plenty of cash. Both the Australian ANZ bank and the Portuguese Banco Nacional Ultramarino have branches in Dili. Banks will not exchange Pounds Sterling.