The referendum was organised and monitored by the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) and 450,000 people were registered to vote including 13,000 outside East Timor.
Referendum itu diorganisir dan dipantau oleh UNAMET dan 450.000 orang terdaftar untuk memilih termasuk 13.000 orang di luar Timor Timur.