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Who undertakes ground operations at Dili International Airport?
Ground operations at the Dili International Airport are handled by SDV Bollore and STAT.
Who is responsible for Dili International Airport?
The Air Navigation Administration Timor Leste (ANATL), which formed in 2005, is the government administration responsible for national airports in Timor-Leste. The airport is operational between 06.00hrs to 18.30hrs, 365 days per year. Flight arrivals and departures are currently limited…
What is the Comissão Anti-Corrupção (CAC) responsible for?
The Comissão Anti-Corrupção (CAC) is tasked with rooting out and eradicating corruption. Corruption destroys the very foundation of society, and does not distinguish between small or large, rich or poor nations. Corruption wrecks our children’s future. It is an obstacle…
Do I need a business certificate to import or export goods?
Yes: To import or export commercially, you must first obtain a business certificate from Servico de Registo e Verificacao Empressarial (SERVE). SERVE’s operating hours are Monday to Friday, 0830 -1230, and 1400 to 1700. Telephone: (+670) 331 0316.
Do I need to obtain an import or export permit from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources?
In some cases, you may need an import or export permit from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MPMR), but this will depend on the type of goods. For example, you need a permit to import commercial quantities of…
What is the role of the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI)?
The Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI) is the Government department responsible for the design, implementation, coordination and evaluation of policies, defined and approved by the Council of Ministers for the areas of tourism, commercial and industrial economic activities.
Do I need to obtain an import or export permit from the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry?
In some cases, you may need an import or export permit from the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry (MTTI), but this will depend on the type of goods. For example, you may need a permit to export scrap metal.
What is the procedure for importing a car?
There are certain conditions and requirements that you must consider and fulfil when importing a vehicle. These are listed within the "Conditions and Procedures to Observe Regarding the Importation of Motor Vehicles (Decree law 30/2011), which was approved with the…
Are there any restrictions on the type of vehicle that I can import?
Yes: There are certain conditions and requirements that you must consider and fulfil when importing a vehicle, which are listed within the "Conditions and Procedures to Observe Regarding the Importation of Motor Vehicles (Decree law 30/2011). This law has the…