Yes	1	Yes
Yes	2	Yes
Yes	3	Yes
Yes	4	Yes
Yes	1/3/5	Yes

A return ticket is necessary for visa-free trips. All visitors must possess sufficient funds to support themselves whilst in the country and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers aged one year and over who have visited infected or endemic areas within the previous six days.

Passport valid for at least six months from date of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in chart above. Travellers must be entitled to return to home country.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the United Kingdom holding full British passports, and nationals of Austria, Germany, Ireland and The Netherlands for stays of up to 30 days;
(b) 2. nationals of Australia are advised to obtain visas before arrival although it is possible to obtain one at Brunei International Airport for a stay of up to 30 days (a visa is required in advance for longer stays);
(c) 3. nationals of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden for up to 14 days;
(d) 4. nationals of the USA for up to 90 days for social and business visits. Diplomatic and official visitors require a visa and ordinary passport holders also need a visa if travelling on official business.
(e) 5. nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Malta do require visas.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Nationals of Israel may not be granted entry to Brunei.

Short Visit: £10 (single-entry); £15 or £25 (multiple-entry). Cost changes frequently and depends on prevailing exchange rate.

Single-entry: three months. The validity of multiple-entry visas is at the discretion of the consulate but usually available for under three months and three to 12 months.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.

Three. Applications which need to be referred to Brunei can take up to two months for processing.

Jalan Menteri Besar, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3910, Brunei Darussalam
Tel: (2) 382 822/832.
Website: www.tourismbrunei.com

19-20 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PG, UK
Tel: (020) 7581 0521 (ext 111/137 for consular section).
E-mail: bhcl@brunei-high-commission.co.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 and 1400-1630.
Also provides tourist information.

3520 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 237 1838.
Website: www.bruneiembassy.org

Sometimes
Yes
No
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
No*

Medical insurance is advised. Medical facilities are of a high standard. The health administration of Brunei reserves the right to vaccinate arrivals not in possession of required certificates and to take any other action deemed necessary to ensure arrivals present no health risk.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers aged one year and over who have visited infected or endemic areas within the previous six days.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Hijriah (Islamic New Year).
18 Feb* Chinese New Year.
23 Feb National Day.
31 Mar* Maulud (Birth of the Prophet).
31 May Anniversary of Royal Brunei Malay Regiment.
15 Jul* Sultan’s Birthday.
10 Aug Israk Mikraj (Ascension of the Prophet).
13 Sep Start of Ramadan.
29 Sep Anniversary of the Revelation of the Quran.
13 Oct* Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan).
20 Dec Hari Raya Aidiladha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec* Christmas Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
10 Jan Hijriah (Islamic New Year). 
7 Feb Chinese New Year.
23 Feb* National Day. 
20 Mar Maulud (Birth of the Prophet).
31 May* Anniversary of Royal Brunei Malay Regiment.
15 Jul Sultan’s Birthday. 
30 July Israk Mikraj (Ascension of the Prophet). 
2 Sep Start of Ramadan.
Sep** Anniversary of the Revelation of the Quran.
2 Oct Hari Raya Aidilfitri (End of Ramadan). 
9 Dec Hari Raya Aidiladha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.
29 Dec Hijriah (Islamic New Year).

* Where a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, official rules apply allowing days in lieu.
** Date to be confirmed.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Restaurants are closed during the day and Muslims are prohibited from smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Hari Raya Puasa itself. Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji may last anything from two to 10 days.