Visas
The government of Brunei Darussalam requires all visitors to have a valid passport and onward tickets or sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country. Visa requirements vary by nationality:
90 days entry with no visa | Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Slovakia, United Kingdom and United State of America |
30 days entry with no visa | Iceland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates and Ukraine |
Visas granted on arrival for visits not exceeding 30 days | Australia and Kuwait |
30 Days for Diplomatic and Official Passport only | Iran |
14 days entry with no visa | Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Indonesia, Laos, The Principality of Liechtenstein, Maldives, Peru, Philippines, Switzerland, Thailand, and Vietnam |
Visas granted on arrival for visits not exceeding 14 days | Bahrain, Qatar and Taiwan |
14 Days for Diplomatic and Official Passport only | Cambodia, Pakistan, Myanmar and Russia |
14 Days for Diplomatic, Official Passport and Service Passport only | Tajikistan |
14 Days for Diplomatic, Official Passport and Visa on Arrival only / for genuine tourists handled by Travel Agents while for “Business Visit” need Sponsors or “Counterpart” in Brunei Darussalam | China |
A 72-hour transit visa issued on arrival is available to all nationalities except for Israeli passport holders.
All other nationals entering Brunei must obtain visas from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic mission abroad. Please contact your nearest diplomatic mission for further details regarding visas and entry procedures, or check this website: http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=42&Itemid=17
Customs
Arriving passengers over 17 years of age are eligible to bring in the following items for personal consumption/use:
Cigarettes | Tobacco | Perfume | Eau de toilette |
200 sticks | 60 grams | 60 ml | 250 ml |
Passengers will be charged duty on cigarettes of $0.25 tax per stick, equal to $5 per pack of 20 sticks of cigarette, and $50 for one carton of 10 packs.
Other tobacco products – Effective 1st November 2010, import duty on other tobacco products has increased significantly. Passengers will be charged duty for the import of tobacco products.
Alcohol
A non-Muslim over 17-years of age may bring in two bottles of liquor (about 2 litres) and 12 cans of beer for personal consumption, which must be declared to customs upon arrival.
Used Personal Effects
Cigarettes | Tobacco | Perfume | Eau de toilette |
200 sticks | 250 grams | 60 ml | 250 ml |
Yellow fever inoculation are 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
Kota Kinabalu & Kuching
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 one and a half 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 date. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled.
Group Fares
Special fares are available to passengers travelling as a group on certain routes. For details of group rates, please contact your travel agent or any RBA office.
Carriage of Live Animals
Pets and other animals are permitted as checked baggage on all Royal Brunei Airlines flights but can be checked in as manifested cargo. Full details are available from Royal Brunei Airlines’ cargo general enquiry line (Tel: +673 233 3278).
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned areas. It also banned in specific areas places, including public areas, government buildings, hospital, recreational, airport building, educational centers, restaurants and on public transport.