GUIDELINES FOR TRAVEL INTO AND OUT OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
AIR – LAND – SEA

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INTRODUCTION:
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This document outlines requirements for inbound travel into and outbound travel from Brunei
Darussalam via air, land and sea which take effect on 15 September 2022.

VISA:
(a)

Inbound travel into Brunei Darussalam: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 ofForeign Affairs website for latest Visa requirements: https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/VisaInformation.aspx(b)Outbound travel from Brunei Darussalam:
Travellers 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.

RELAXATION OF TRAVEL MEASURES(a)

As the COVID-19 situation in Brunei Darussalam is relatively stable, Brunei Darussalam has further
relaxed its travel measures as follows:(i)

Pre-departure COVID-19 tests are not required;(ii)

Travellers do not need to obtain Entry Travel Pass approval and Exit approval;(iii)

Effective 15 September 2022:•••

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Brunei Darussalam does not impose vaccination requirement for inbound travel into andoutbound travel from Brunei Darussalam.
Tavellers are not required to complete Arrival Declaration Form (ADF) before departure
to Brunei Darussalam.
Non-fully vaccinated travellers are not required to undergo post-arrival COVID-19 tests.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS(a)

Review and revision of inbound and outbound travel requirements are subject to continuous riskassessment given the evolving COVID-19 situation.

Updated as of 12 Sept 2022

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ENTRY INTO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
GENERAL TRAVEL ADVICE:Travellers intending to enter Brunei Darussalam must comply with prevailing entry requirements
to ensure a smooth journey.

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TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE

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Short-term visitors (Foreign nationals) must ensure they have obtained Travel Medical Insurance with
COVID-19 coverage, with at least BND$20,000 coverage. The insurance must be valid for the durationof their stay in Brunei Darussalam.

DEPARTURE FROM BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
GENERAL TRAVEL ADVICE:
Travellers must adhere to entry requirements and health protocols imposed by the countries they are
travelling to and comply with inbound travel requirements upon return to Brunei Darussalam.
Please check with the authorities of the destination country on any travel restrictions and entry requirements
imposed on travellers departing from Brunei Darussalam.

B.

TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE

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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.

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E-REGISTER REGISTRATION

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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 e-Registeron Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) website: http://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/eRegister.aspx.

Updated as of 12 Sept 2022

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OTHER TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATIOND.

TRANSIT THROUGH BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

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Passengers are permitted to transit/transfer through Brunei International Airport. Transit/Transferpassengers 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 Brunei Darussalam’s prevailing entry and exit requirements.

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Transiting via land and sea from one control post (upon entry) to other control post (upon exit) is
permitted provided that it is carried out within the same day / date and all prevailing entry/exit
requirements are complied with, except requirement on obtaining Travel Medical Insurance(Paragraph H.1)).

E.

EXIT AND ENTRY CHARGES (CAJ PERKHIDMATAN – CaP)

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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’ (charge rate of BND3.00
per person for a one-way trip). Application must be submitted via Exit and Entry System (EES):
https://login.bdnsw.gov.bn/ees

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APPROVAL / PERMIT / ENDORSEMENT

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Travellers/Transport Operators must obtain necessary approval / permit / endorsement from relevant
Government agencies. Please check requirements and procedures that are enforced by respective
Government agencies.

G.

REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE STUDENTS

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Private Students (Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents) who will begin their studies overseas or
return to the country of studies must submit and complete Ministry of Education’s Registration Form via
online: bit.ly/pendaftaranprivatestudent

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EXEMPTION FROM TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE

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The following individuals are exempted from being required to obtain Travel Medical Insurance withCOVID-19 coverage:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

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.
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.
Permanent Residents traveling to their country of nationality.
Civil servants travelling on an official travel sponsored by the Government of Brunei Darussalam.
Individuals who travel via land & sea for the purpose of work or school and commute travels forthe aforementioned purposes, transit travel and emergency services (such as ambulances,police and military).
Transport Operators.

Updated as of 12 Sept 2022

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INBOUND TRAVEL CHECKLISTTRAVEL CATEGORY
Travel
Measures

BRUNEI CITIZENS & PERMANENT RESIDENTS

FOREIGN NATIONALS-Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19
coverage* for short-term trip
*Mininum coverage of BND$20,000

Others(Whereapplicable)

Pay Caj Perkhidmatan (CaP) via Exitand Entry System (EES) for individuals
travelling via land
: https://login.bdnsw.gov.bn/ees

Visa / Re-Entry Visa

Valid Passport(If applicable)~ EFFECTIVE 15 SEPTEMBER 2022 ~Brunei Darussalam does not impose vaccination requirement for inbound travel into and outboundtravel from Brunei Darussalam.
Tavellers are not required to complete Arrival Declaration Form (ADF) before departure to Brunei
Darussalam.
Non-fully vaccinated travellers are not required to undergo post-arrival COVID-19 tests.

OUTBOUND TRAVEL CHECKLISTTRAVEL CATEGORYBRUNEI CITIZENS & PERMANENT RESIDENTS

TravelMeasures

FOREIGN NATIONALS

Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19
coverage* for short-term trip
*Minimum coverage of BND$20,000

Register Travel Itinerary on E-Register:: http://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/eRegister.aspx.

Valid passport

Pay Caj Perkhidmatan (CaP) via Exit and Entry
System (EES) for individuals travelling via land
: https://login.bdnsw.gov.bn/ees

Visa / Re-Entry Visa

Abide by requirements of the destination country

Others(Whereapplicable)(If applicable)

Updated as of 12 Sept 2022

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