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GENERAL BRUNEI INFORMATION
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| ENTRY
FORMALITIES: |
| Travel Documents: |
| The government of
Brunei Darussalam requires visitors to be in a possession of a valid passport. |
| Visas. |
| German, Malaysian,
Singaporean, British nationals with the right of abode in the United Kingdom and New
Zealand nationals are exempted for the requirement to obtain a visa for visits not
exceeding 30 days. Whereas nationals of Australia are issued visas on arrival
at the Brunei International Airport for visits not exceeding 14 days. |
| American passport
holders can enter Brunei Darussalam for three months without visas. |
| For nationals of
Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Republic Of Maldives, The
Netherlands, Norway, The Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand
and The Principality of Liechtenstein, visas are waived for 14-day visits. |
| All other nationals
entering Brunei Darussalam must have visas obtainable from any Brunei Darussalam
diplomatic mission abroad. These visas are normally issued for a two-week stay but can be
renewed in Brunei. |
Visitors must have
onwards tickets or sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country.
NB: for more details, please contact your nearest Brunei Embassy or diplomatic
representative. Click Here |
| Customs. |
Subject to Section 9,
Part B of the Customs Imports Duties Order 1973, arriving passengers over 17 years of age
eligible for the following concessions :
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| Cigarette or Tobacco |
Perfume & Toilet
Water |
| 200 sticks/250 grams |
60ml /250ml |
| Alcohol.
A non-muslim over 17 years of age may be allowed to bring in not more than two bottles of
liquor (about 2 quarts) and twelve cans of beer for personal consumption, which must be
declared to customs upon arrival by the passengers himself/herself. Failure to declare to
customs is an offence punishable under the Custom Act. |
Inoculation.
Yellow fever inoculation is required for visitors over one year of age coming from
infected areas. Malaria, cholera and small pox have been eliminated from Brunei Darussalam
and the inoculation is not needed. |
| Airport Tax:
Malaysia & Singapore B$5.00, Other destinations B$12.00 |
Airport Check-In
Times.
Please arrive in good time at the airport terminal as this will ensure that your flight
operates on schedule. Check local road conditions to avoid possible delay. To enable
pre-flight formalities to be concluded, have your baggage screened and checked-in at
Brunei International Airport at least 1½ hours before scheduled departure. |
Reconfirmation of
Bookings.
You are required to contact the airline reservation office or its appointed agent for
reconfirmation of your outward or return flight at least 72 hours before its scheduled
departure time. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled. |
Group Fares.
Special fares are available to passengers traveling as a group on certain routes. For
details in group rates, please contact your travel agent or any RBA office. |
Carriage of Live
Animals.
Pets and other animals are not permitted as checked baggage on all Royal Brunei flights
but can be checked in as manifested cargo. Full details are available from Royal
Brunei’s cargo general enquiry line (02-333278). |
DRUG
ABUSE:
The trafficking and illegal importation of controlled drugs are very serious
offences in Brunei Darussalam. The penalty for such offences is death. |
BUSINESS HOURS:
Government offices are open from 7.45am to 12.15pm and from 1.30pm – 4.30pm. They are
closed on Fridays and Sundays. Private offices are generally open from 8am to 5pm on
week-days and from 8am to 12pm on Saturdays. Most shopping centres are open daily from
10am to 9.30pm. Shortened government office hours operate during the fasting month. |
BANKING
IN BRUNEI:
The local currency is Brunei dollars and cents. Dollar notes are available in
denominations of $1, $5, $10, $50, $100, $1000 and $10,000. Coins are in 1, 5, 10, 20 and
50 cents denominations. Brunei currency is on par with the Singapore dollar.
Banking Hours :
9am to 3pm on weekdays and 9am to 11am on Saturdays. Most banks handle travelers cheques
and currency exchange and are government approved for these transactions. |
| BANKS: (Use STD
Code XX673) |
Baiduri Bank Berhad
Jalan Pemancha,
BSB
Tel : 02-233233 |
Islamic Bank Of Brunei
(IBB)
Jalan Pemancha,
BSB
Tel : 02-235686 |
Citibank N.A
Jalan Sultan,
BSB
Tel : 02-243983 |
Malaysian Banking Berhad
Jalan Pemancha,
BSB
Tel : 02-242494 |
Islamic Development Bank of
Brunei Berhad
Setia Kenangan,
Kiulap
Tel : 02-233430 |
Overseas Union Bank
(OUB)
RBA Plaza, Jalan Sultan,
BSB
Tel : 02-225477 |
HSBC
Jalan Sultan,
BSB
Tel : 02-242305 |
Sime Bank Berhad
Unit G 02, Kompleks Yayasan SHHB,
BSB
Tel : 02-222516 |
Standard Chartered Bank
Jalan Sultan,
BSB
Tel : 02-242386 |
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| COMMON
COURTESIES: |
| Tourists are required to observe the local
dress code code and should understand that revealing clothes are considered to be immodest
and therefore socially unacceptable. |
| Bruneians shake hands by lightly touching the
hands and the bringing the hand to the chest: it is customary not to shake hands with
members of the opposite sex. |
| You should not point with your finger;
instead use the thumb of your right hand with the four fingers folded beneath it. |
| When visiting a mosque, you should always
remove your shoes first and you should not pass in front of person or touch the
Qu’ran. Women should cover their heads and hot have their knees or arms exposed. |
| Gifts and particularly food should only be
passed with the right hand, although it is acceptable to use the left hand under the right
wrist for support. |
| It is polite to accept even just a little
food and drink when offered. When refusing anything offered, it is polite to touch the
plate lightly with the right hand. |
| During the Islamic fasting month, Ramadhan,
Muslims do not take food from sunrise to sundown. It would be inconsiderate to eat and
drink in their presence during the period. |
| UTILITIES:
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WATER AND ELECTRICITY
Tap water is generally safe to drink, although some take the precaution of boiling it.
Electricity voltage is 220 – 240 volts AC 50 cycles. Television operates of the PAL
system. |
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