Brunei: main airports
Brunei has a single international airport: Brunei International Airport in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital, the only air gateway to the small sultanate on the island of Borneo.
Brunei: recommended activities
Brunei: visa and entry requirements
Over 90 nationalities, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia, enter without a visa for tourist stays generally of up to 14-30 days depending on nationality. It is mandatory to fill in the free E-Arrival Card online, before arrival, on the official portal (imm.gov.bn). The passport must have at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Brunei: safety
Brunei is among the safest countries in Southeast Asia, with crime virtually absent. It should be kept in mind that the country applies sharia law to some aspects of public life as well: alcohol consumption is banned for visitors (with a small personal quantity declarable on entry for private use), and modest dress and respectful public behaviour are expected, especially at religious sites.
Brunei: health situation
No vaccination is mandatory for those arriving from Europe; a yellow fever certificate is required only for those arriving from a country at risk of transmission. The equatorial climate (hot and humid year-round) and the proximity to the Bornean rainforest carry a dengue risk: mosquito protection is recommended. The capital's health facilities are of a good standard by regional standards; travel insurance nonetheless remains good standard practice.
Brunei: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Brunei dollar (BND), at par with the Singapore dollar (accepted as a parallel currency). Credit cards are accepted at hotels and shopping malls in the capital, less so in traditional markets. There are no widespread major Western ride-hailing apps: local taxis (relatively few, often booked by phone) and hotel transfers are the main options. For connectivity, the operators DST and Progresif sell prepaid tourist SIM cards. For driving (on the left, as in Malaysia and Singapore), the national licence is generally accepted for a short stay.
