During the occupation, Da Silva resided in Mozambique (1976 to 1984), Portugal (1975 to 1976 and 1984 to 1985) and Australia (1985 to 1999), before returning to Timor Leste in 1999.
Selama pendudukan, Da Silva tinggal di Mozambik (1976 hingga 1984), Portugal (1975 hingga 1976 dan 1984 hingga 1985) dan Australia (1985 hingga 1999), lalu kembali ke Timor Leste pada 1999.