How to send a letter to East Timor

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

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East Timor

Sending post to East Timor

Full name on envelopeRequired

Delivery timeApprox 10–25 business days.

PostageInternational Standard, Registered.

PostcodePostcodes exist (5 digits) but rarely used.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout

Full Name
Street + Number
CITY  POSTCODE (if any)
TIMOR-LESTE

Example

João da Costa
Av. Nicolau Lobato 27
DÍLI  11000
TIMOR-LESTE

Full name

Required

Full name required.

Postcode

Postcodes exist (5 digits) but rarely used.

Language

Portuguese/Tetum locally; English acceptable internationally.

📮 Sending

Postage methods

International Standard, Registered.

Delivery times

Approx 10–25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs

CN22/CN23 for goods.

Restrictions

Batteries, aerosols restricted.

💡 Tips

Write TIMOR-LESTE in capitals.

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