President of Timor-Leste

President of the
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste
Presidente da República (Portuguese)
Prezidente Republika (Tetum)
National emblem of Timor-Leste
since 20 May 2022
StyleHis Excellency
StatusHead of state
ResidenceNicolau Lobato Presidential Palace
SeatDili
AppointerDirect election
Term lengthFive years,
renewable once
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Timor-Leste (2002)
PrecursorGovernor of East Timor
Formation
First holder
Abolished17 July 1976 (1976-07-17) (Indonesian invasion of East Timor)
DeputyPresident of the National Parliament
SalaryUS$30,000 annually

The president of Timor-Leste, officially the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste (Portuguese: Presidente da República Democrática de Timor-Leste; Tetum: Prezidente Republika Demokratika Timor-Leste) is the head of state of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. The executive powers of the president are limited; however, the President is also the ex officio head of the Council of State, able to veto legislation, and is the supreme commander of the Timor-Leste Defence Force.

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