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Brunei Travel Advisory

Bandar Seri Begawan

Normal Precautions
By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
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CapitalBandar Seri Begawan
LanguageMalay
CurrencyBND · Brunei dollar
TimezoneUTC+08:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2026-05-14
Risk Level1 / 4
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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Brunei is generally a safe destination for travelers. Basic emergency medical care is available throughout Brunei. However, response times may be limited in rural areas. Read the Health section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Review our travel guidance for Brunei to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Brunei: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Brunei. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Brunei. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

Ambulance

Ambulance

General

General

Police

Police

Fire

Fire

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

General

Adakah anda boleh bercakap bahasa Inggeris?

AH-dah-kah AHN-dah BOH-leh bur-CHAH-kap BAH-sah ING-ger-is?

Do you speak English?

Tumpangkan / Maaf

TOOM-pang-kahn / MAH-ahf

Excuse me / Sorry

Berapa harganya?

beh-RAH-pah har-GAH-nyah?

How much does this cost?

Saya tidak faham

SAH-yah TEE-dak FAH-am

I don't understand

Saya mahu ini

SAH-yah MAH-hoo EE-nee

I would like this

Terima kasih

teh-REE-mah KAH-sih

Thank you

Di manakah tandas?

dee mah-NAH-kah TAHN-das?

Where is the bathroom?

Ya / Tidak

yah / TEE-dak

Yes / No

Greetings

Helo

HEH-loh

Hello

Emergency

Tolong! / Saya perlukan doktor

TOH-long / SAH-yah pur-LOO-kahn DOK-tor

Help! / I need a doctor

Is it safe to travel to Brunei right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Brunei at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Brunei?
Emergency services in Brunei: Ambulance 991; General 991; Police 993; Fire 995. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Brunei safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Brunei is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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