1. Visit Schedule
Vatican Press Office: Link
2. Travel Restrictions
- Air and Sea Routes: All public transportation will be halted during the arrival and departure times of the Pope (including a few hours before and after).
- Land Routes: Starting from September 5 (and September 1 at the Suai border), entry of foreign nationals will be restricted.
- Road Closures and Restricted Areas: PNTL Press Release (Embassy website)
- Lifting of Restrictions: All restrictions will be lifted at 2:00 PM on September 11, following the Pope’s departure.
3. Hotels and Commercial Facilities
- Hotels accommodating involved parties, such as Hotel Timor, Timor Plaza, Hilton, and Novo Turismo, will enhance security levels. General guests are allowed to stay.
- Restaurants, supermarkets, and other general stores will operate as usual.
4. Medical Services
- Hospitals will operate as usual. Emergency vehicle transport (ambulances) will also be permitted.
5. Internet Services
- The internet will be available as usual. Telkomcel will enhance internet services (increasing bandwidth).
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