Portuguese Embassy in Dili
Embassy 
Portugal Dili, Timor-Leste
- Address
- Rua do Palácio do Governo, Dili
- Phone
- +670 331 1520
- dili@mne.pt
- Fax
- +670 331 2526
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 2 October 2022
Portugal’s embassy to Timor-Leste is in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, at Rua do Palácio do Governo, Dili. Its opening hours on record: 6 days a week, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 4 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Portuguese embassy in Dili
| Monday | 09:00–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–12:3014:00–17:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Portugal
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Restoration of Independence
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Immaculate Conception
The Portuguese embassy in Dili is listed as open 6 days a week, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break. It also opens on Saturday.
Portugal visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Timor-LestePortugal Visa-free, 90 days Portugal visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
PortugalTimor-Leste Visa-free, 90 days Timor-Leste visa for citizens of Portugal
Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 80 | 0 | 0.0% | 30.0% |
| 2024 | 59 | 58 | 1 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 74 | 67 | 7 | 9.5% | 19.4% |
2025 figures: 74 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Portugal’s embassy in Dili, and 67 visas were issued. 7 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.5%. The refusal rate rose by 7.8 points from 1.7% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 25% compared with 2024 (59).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 0.0% (2023) to 9.5% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Timor-Leste, 9.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Portugal’s rate worldwide was 23.3%.
19.4% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Timor-Leste.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of New Zealand in DiliRua de Ermera 19, Dili
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Embassy of Mexico in DiliRua de Felicidade, Dili
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Portugal’s other missions in Timor-Leste
The Portuguese embassy in Dili is the only mission of Portugal in Timor-Leste on record. Timor-Leste in turn has an embassy in Lisbon.
Good to know
About the Portuguese embassy in Dili
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Portugal in Dili.
Address and contact
Address: Rua do Palácio do Governo, Dili. The record for the Portuguese embassy in Dili includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Portuguese citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for Timor-Leste: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Before visiting the Portuguese embassy in Dili
Current procedures for the Portuguese embassy in Dili, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Portuguese embassy in Dili
Within 1 km of the Portuguese embassy in Dili there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Portuguese Embassy in Dili?
The Portuguese embassy in Dili is at Rua do Palácio do Governo, Dili.
What are the opening hours of the Portuguese Embassy in Dili?
The Portuguese embassy in Dili is listed as open 6 days a week, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break.
Is the Portuguese Embassy in Dili open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the Portuguese embassy in Dili include Saturday.
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Portugal?
Citizens of Timor-Leste can visit Portugal without a visa for up to 90 days.
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