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Timor-Leste address format & examples

How to write a East Timorese address

Timor-Leste has only been around since 2002, making it one of the youngest countries in the world. However, you should still follow the East Timorese address format if you're going to be writing a letter to Timor-Leste.

You've come to the right place to learn how to write Timor-Leste’s addresses. East Timorese address formatting isn’t too complicated, but getting it right will ensure your mail reaches its destination the first time you send something there. One unique thing about this street address format is that nearly every component goes on its own line.

You're in luck if you're looking for a high-tech solution to global envelope address formats. Smarty’s address verification tools allow you to input any address worldwide and instantly receive the correct formatting. Using Timor-Leste’s correct address format will help ensure your post reaches its destination smoothly.

Here’s a breakdown of how to write a Timor-Leste address:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Building name - This goes on its own line.
  3. Unit number - The number for the building or unit goes here.
  4. Street - The street the address is on goes next.
  5. Neighborhood or local area - The localized area the address is in is listed again, on its own line.
  6. City and postal code - The city or town the address is in, followed by the postal code. Forget adding punctuation markes. All you need is a space between the two.
  7. Country - Lastly, the country code of TLS.
Timor-Leste residential address format example

Timor-Leste address examples

Typical address exampleAvenida 20 De Maio Cristo Rei TLS
Commercial address exampleBebonuk, Timor Resort Dili 00670

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Timor-Leste addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your East Timorese address with our tools.
Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.

Postal information

Timor-Leste's national postal system, "Timor Post," was established in 2000. As of recent data, Timor Post services approximately 9 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Timor-Leste. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
13 Districts
Administration area names and abbreviations

Aileu - AL Ainaro - AN Baucau - BA Bobonaro - BO Covalima - CO Dili - DI Ermera - ER Lautem - LA Liquiçá - LI Manatuto - MT Manufahi - MF Oecusse - OE Viqueque - VI

Term to describe postal codes
código postal
Postal code in language
postal code
Postal code format
TL99999
Postal service provider and website

Timor Post

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Country information

Do you still need more information beyond how to write a Timor-Leste address? No sweat; we’ve equipped you with postal codes, ISO codes, and other key information surrounding Timor-Leste so you can start your journey on being an address expert there!.

Country/territory name
Timor-Leste
ISO3
TLS
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
TL
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
TLS
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
626
Endonym
Timor-Leste
Total land area
14919 KM²
Capital
Dili
Other major cities
Baucau, Maliana

Population information

Total population
1360596 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
33% / 67%
Urban population
448997
Rural population
911599
Official language
Tetum, Portuguese
All languages spoken
Tetum, Portuguese
Most commonly used postal language
Tetum, Portuguese
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Now that you've seen our East Timorese address examples and have become a wizard at Timor-Leste address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Explore our detailed guides for related countries and territories to see how their address formats and examples vary.
Visit the global address formats page or Asia address formats page for more information on all the other countries and territories we cover. You can also read or read our article about international address verification to learn more.
*Data updated as of February 20, 2025

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