FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR, LAND & SEA TRAVEL

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ENTRY INTO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Am I allowed to travel into Brunei Darussalam for non-essential purpose?

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Yes, travellers are allowed to enter Brunei Darussalam whether via air, land and sea for anypurpose.

What is the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for inbound travel into Brunei
Darussalam?

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Effective 15 September 2022, Brunei Darussalam does not impose vaccination requirement forinbound travel into and outbound travel from Brunei Darussalam.

I have fully recovered from COVID-19 infection. Can I travel into Brunei Darussalam?

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Yes, you may travel into Brunei Darussalam.

Can my unvaccinated children travel with me?

1.4

Yes, your children (regardless of vaccination status) may travel into Brunei Darussalam.
Effective 15 September 2022, Brunei Darussalam does not impose vaccination requirement for
inbound travel into and outbound travel from Brunei Darussalam. However, travellers are advised
to check the requirements imposed by country of departure, including vaccination requirement.

Are persons who are medically unfit to be vaccinated allowed to travel into Brunei
Darussalam?

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Yes, you may travel into Brunei Darussalam regardless of your vaccination status.
Effective 15 September 2022, Brunei Darussalam does not impose vaccination requirement for
inbound travel into and outbound travel from Brunei Darussalam. However, travellers are advised
to check the requirements imposed by country of departure, including vaccination requirement.

Are inbound travellers required to undergo pre-departure COVID-19 tests?

1.6

Inbound travellers are not required to undergo COVID-19 tests prior to departure to Brunei
Darussalam.

Are inbound travellers required to undergo post-arrival COVID-19 tests?

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Effective 15 September 2022, all inbound travellers (regardless of vaccination status) do not needto undergo COVID-19 tests after arrival in Brunei Darussalam.

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Are travellers required to submit Declaration Form?

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No. Effective 15 September 2022, travellers are no longer required to submit Arrival Declaration
Form before departure to Brunei Darussalam.

Are travellers required to obtain Entry Travel Pass for entry into Brunei Darussalam?

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No. Inbound travellers are no longer required to obtain Entry Travel Pass for entry into Brunei
Darussalam as non-essential travel into Brunei Darussalam (via air, land & sea) is already permitted.

Are travellers required to apply for Visa to enter Brunei Darussalam? How can I applyfor Visa?

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Foreign nationals are advised to check Visa requirements before entering Brunei Darussalam inaccordance with regulations that are currently enforced.
Foreign nationals may refer to Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for latest Visa requirements:
https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/Visa- Information.aspx

Can visitors apply for extension of the duration of their stay in Brunei Darussalam?

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Visitors may submit application to extend the duration of their stay in Brunei Darussalam, subject tofurther assessment by relevant authorities. Visitor is advised to refer to the Department ofImmigration and National Registration on such request.
Tel: +673 2381107 / +673 2382108 / +673 2383106 / +673 2382430
E-mail: info@immigration.gov.bn
Website: http://www.immigration.gov.bn/Theme/Home.aspx

Are travellers/transport operators required to obtain any approval / permit /endorsement before proceeding to cross the border via land or sea?

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Yes, travellers / transport operators must obtain necessary approval / permit / endorsement
required by respective Government agencies. Please check requirements currently enforced byrespective Government agencies.

Are travellers/transport operators required to undergo scheduled ART testing?

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No, travellers or transport operators are not required to undergo post-arrival COVID-19
tests and scheduled ART testing. However, they are advised to take ART test should they
have symptoms of COVID-19 infection or become close contact to a positive COVID-19case.

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What health protocols do travellers need to adhere to while in Brunei Darussalam?

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During their stay in Brunei Darussalam, travellers must adhere to prevailing public healthmeasures, including any COVID-19 preventions measures relevant to the activities that they
participate in or places that they visit in Brunei Darussalam.

I feel unwell and I need medical assessment. Which clinic/health centers can I visit
while in Brunei Darussalam?
Travellers who become unwell while staying in Brunei Darussalam may visit clinic/healthcenter listed below:

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Brunei Muara District : Berakas Health Centre / Pengkalan Batu Health Centre
Tutong District : Sungai Kelugoc Clinic
Belait District : SARI, Suri Seri Begawan Hospital
Temburong District : Flu Clinic, Pengiran Isteri Hajah Mariam (PIHM) Hospital, Temburong
However, for any medical emergency cases, travellers should call 911 or present
themselves at the Emergency Department in Government hospital.

What should travellers do if they test positive for COVID-19?

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Should a traveller be tested positive for COVID-19, they will be required to undergo
isolation at home residence or hotel accommodation in compliance with existing healthprotocols.

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TRANSIT THROUGH BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

2.1Are travellers allowed to transit through Brunei International Airport en-route to thefinal destination?
Yes. Travellers are permitted to transit/transfer through Brunei International Airport en-route to theirdestination country.

Are passengers allowed to leave the airport while transiting through Brunei
International Airport?

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Yes. Transit/transfer passengers who intend to clear immigration upon arrival at Brunei International
Airport to enter Brunei Darussalam and check-in again for their onward flight to the destination
country, must ensure they fulfill all Brunei Darussalam’s prevailing entry and exit requirements.
Transit/transfer passengers are advised to check Brunei Darussalam’s entry/exit requirements andtransit/transfer requirements imposed by country of departure or destination country (if applicable).

Are travellers allowed to transit through Brunei Darussalam via land and sea?
Yes, travellers are allowed to transit through Brunei Darussalam via land and sea for any purpose.

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Transiting through Brunei Darussalam via land and sea from one control post (upon entry) to othercontrol post (upon exit) is permitted provided that it is carried out on the same day / date and all
entry/exit requirements are complied with, except requirement on obtaining Travel MedicalInsurance.

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DEPARTURE FROM BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Am I allowed to travel out of Brunei Darussalam?

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Yes, you may travel out of Brunei Darussalam. There are currently no travel restrictions imposed foroutbound travel from Brunei Darussalam.
However, travellers must adhere to entry requirements and health protocols imposed by the countries
they are travelling to and comply with all inbound travel requirements upon return to Brunei
Darussalam. Travellers are advised to check with the authorities of the destination country on any
travel restrictions and entry requirements imposed on travellers departing from Brunei Darussalam.

What is the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for outbound travel from Brunei
Darussalam?

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Effective 15 September 2022, Brunei Darussalam does not impose vaccination requirement for
inbound travel into dan outbound travel from Brunei Darussalam.
However, travellers advised to check entry requirements imposed by destination country, including
vaccination requirement.

I am required to undergo COVID-19 test before departing from Brunei Darussalam.
Where can I take COVID-19 test in Brunei Darussalam?
Outbound travellers may book appointment with the following clinics to undergo RT-PCR test:
Klinik Noor Rohayao No. 1, Simpang 293, Jalan Pasir Berakaso +673 2390282 / +673 8240282
Jerudong Park Medical Centero Jerudong Park Medical Center, BG 3122
o +673 2611433
Panaga Health Centero Jalan Utara, Panaga, Seria, KB 2933
o +673 8876454

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Klinik Dr Amiro No. 204, Ground Floor, Bangunan
Mohammad Yusof, KM2, Jalan Raja Isteri
Pengiran Anak Saleha, BA 1712, Bandar
Seri Begawan
o +673 2336801 / +673 2222500 /+673 3337850

UNI Clinico No. 5, Simpang 490, Jalan Muara, Kg
Sungai Hanching, BC 2115
o +673 2335403 / +673 7325403
Yong Clinic & Dispensaryo No. 27, Ground Floor Muhibbah Complex II,Jalan Gadong, BE 3914
o +673 2424301
Kare Medical Clinic
o Ground Floor, Block D, Unit 1, Kiarang
Complex, Lebuhraya Sultan Hassanal
Bolkiah, Kiarong BE 1318
o +673 2455021 / +673 7305973
C.Y. Lim Clinic
o Block J, No 16, Ground Floor, Abdul Razak
Complex, Gadong, BE 3519
o +673 2449488 / +673 8913468

Outbound travellers may undergo ART at certified ART centers recognized by the Ministry of Health(MOH), Brunei Darussalam. List of certified ART centers can be found via the link:
https://www.moh.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/2019%20ncov/Pusatpusat%20pesijilan%20ART%201%20December%202021.pdf

Please note that the clinic may no longer offer RT-PCR swab test services or ART services at short
notice. Travellers are advised to contact the clinic before making any appointment.

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How do I register my travel itinerary via Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), BruneiDarussalam before exiting Brunei Darussalam?
To allow ease of communication in the event that assistance is required during emergency or crisis,
Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents must ensure they register their travel itinerary via eRegister on Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) website:
http://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/eRegister.aspx.

How do I check Visa requirements before travelling out of Brunei Darussalam?

3.5Travellers are advised to check Visa requirements of the countries they are travelling to before
exiting Brunei Darussalam. Please check with travel agent, foreign embassies or refer to website ofdestination country for latest Visa requirements.

Do I need to apply for Exit approval before exiting Brunei Darussalam?

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No. Travellers / Transport operators are no longer required to obtain Exit approval for outboundtravel from Brunei Darussalam.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Do I need Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage for inbound travel intoand outbound travel from Brunei Darussalam?

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Short-term visitors (Foreign nationals) must ensure they have obtained Travel Medical Insurance withCOVID-19 coverage, with at least BND$20,000 coverage. The insurance must be valid for theduration of their stay in Brunei Darussalam.
Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents intending to travel for a short trip must ensure they haveobtained Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage, with at least BND$20,000 coverage.
The insurance must be valid for the duration of their stay in the destination country.

What is the minimum coverage required for Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19coverage?

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The minimum coverage required for Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage is
BND$20,000.
However, insurance requirements set by other countries may vary. Travellers are advised to check
entry requirements of the destination country.

How long should the coverage period be for the Travel Medical Insurance?

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The Travel Medical Insurance (with COVID-19 coverage) must be valid for the duration of stay in
Brunei Darussalam and foreign country.

Which individuals are exempted from obtaining Travel Medical Insurance withCOVID-19 coverage?
The following travellers are exempted from being required to obtain Travel Medical Insurance with
COVID-19 coverage:
(i)
(ii)

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Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents returning to this country.
Foreign nationals entering Brunei Darussalam for the purpose of long-term visit such as
employment, studying or as eligible dependent.
(iii) Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travelling overseas for employment, for studies, aseligible dependents or hold a long-term visa/immigration pass in the destination country.
(iv) Permanent Residents traveling to their country of nationality.
(v) Civil servants travelling on an official travel sponsored by the Government of Brunei
Darussalam.
(vi) Individuals who travel via land & sea for the purpose of work or school and commute travels
for the aforementioned purposes, transit travel and emergency services (such as ambulances,police and military).
(vii) Transport Operators.

How do I purchase Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage ?

4.5

You may purchase Travel Medical Insurance from Brunei-based or overseas insurer. List of Bruneibased insurers that offer Travel Medical Insurance products may be found on:
https://www.pmo.gov.bn/EPG/Perjalanan.aspx

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Am I travelling into Brunei Darussalam with my family. Is there Group Insurance
available?
Underwriting procedures will vary from insurance/takaful providers respectively. Please refer toyour insurance/takaful provider.

Is Group Insurance for companies accepted?

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Yes, the Group Insurance can be accepted if it covers Travel and Medical expenses for COVID-19
with a minimum of BND$20,000 coverage. This will depend on the terms and conditions of coveragestated in the insurance/takaful policy.

How will I receive a copy of the insurance certificate?

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Insurance certificate may either be produced in digital format or hardcopy depending on
respective insurance/takaful companies.

I do not have a Bruneian Identification Card. Can I still purchase Travel Medical
Insurance from Brunei-based insurer?

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Underwriting procedures will vary for each insurance/takaful provider. In principle travelers willneed to provide proof of identity (i.e. a passport, travel document) to purchase the insurance. Pleaserefer to your insurance/takaful providers.

What does the Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage cover?
Coverages will vary for each insurance/takaful provider. In principle travelers will be provided
with the following benefits, among others:
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Emergency Medical and Emergency Medical Transportation Benefits;
Trip Cancellation Benefits
For e.g., trip is cancelled as traveler, family member or traveling companion have COVID19 related illness or required to undergo quarantine.
Trip Interruption Benefits
For e.g., trip is interrupted as traveler, family member or travelling companion have
COVID-19 related illness or required to undergo quarantine
Travel Delay Benefits
For e.g., trip is delayed as traveler, family member or travelling companion is denied
boarding due to being suspected to have COVID-19 infection.

Terms, conditions and exclusions will apply. Availability of COVID-19 coverage endorsement,
including specific benefits and coverage vary for each insurance/takaful provider. Products may
not include all benefits or coverages described. Benefits given may also not cover the full cost of
the loss. Insurance benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may be subject to sublimits and daily maximums.
Please review your insurance policy to understand what coverage is provided and what limits
apply.

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9How can I claim from Insurance/Takaful company should I test positive for COVID19?

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Claims procedure vary for each insurance/takaful provider. In principle, travelers will be provided
with a twenty-four (24-hour) hotline to contact should such need arise. Please refer to yourinsurance/takaful provider for further information or any queries.

How can I extend the period of my insurance coverage?

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Extending the period of coverage may require an endorsement. Underwriting procedures willvary from insurance/takaful providers respectively. Please refer to your insurance/takaful
provider.

What is Exit and Entry charge?
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Any person who intends to leave or enter Brunei Darussalam through land control posts (Checkpoints)
either via vehicle or as a pedestrian will be subjected to ‘Caj Perkhidmatan’ (CaP) with a charge
rate of BND$3.00 per person for a one-way trip.
Application must be submitted to the Royal Customs and Excise Department (RCED) through Exit andEntry System (EES) that can be accessed via: https://login.bdnsw.gov.bn/ees

What should travellers do in order to ensure smooth journey?
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To ensure smooth journey, travellers must ensure they have all valid travel documents with them andcomply with all entry and exit requirements as well as health protocols.

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