Dili - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
First ask if you need a car/truck/SUV. If not, then buy a scooter for around $1,000-1,500 when you get here (take a helmet to ensure quality). Assuming you can become comfortable operating one, they are an ideal mode of travel in Dili and even parts outside of it. If you do need a proper vehicle, then import a nice, new Toyota SUV (Prados are popular) regardless of the cost if you can because there are high odds you can sell it at the end of your tour to a local and break even. - Apr 2025
4x4 with lots of restrictions by HN. Talk to post and GSO who can advise. Most import from Japan or by from departing officers. - Mar 2025
