UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Timor-Leste scores 69/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Timor-Leste destination assessed, Dili scores highest (69/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Timor-Leste (East Timor): exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Timor-Leste destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Timor-Leste safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2015 | 4.1 / 100k | 72 | World Bank Open Data (2015) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 46/100 | 46 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 12.0 / 100k | 60 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Timor-Leste safety FAQ
Is Timor-Leste safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Timor-Leste averages 69/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Timor-Leste?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Dili currently scores highest at 69/100 (Safe).
Where does this Timor-Leste safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.