Brunei Darussalam: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Submit the e-Arrival Card before travel and the Health Declaration before or on arrival.
- Alcohol sales are illegal; eligible non-Muslim visitors must declare permitted personal imports.
- Shops and offices close for Friday prayers, noon to 2pm.
Einreise und Visa
British citizens and US ordinary-passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 90 days; Russian ordinary-passport holders get 14 days. Other passport rules must be checked individually. An e-Arrival Card and separate Health Declaration are required and do not replace a visa.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Brunei e-Arrival Card ↗ Pflicht
Before travel; may be requested at check-in · Gebühr: Free · Travellers clearing immigration - Health Declaration ↗ Pflicht
Before or on arrival · Gebühr: Check the official portal · Arriving travellers
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: At least 6 months from arrival; passport must be undamaged.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Check your entry stamp and permitted departure date.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗, mfa.gov.bn ↗, imm.gov.bn ↗, healthinfo.gov.bn ↗, kdmid.ru ↗
Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
Wo man gut wechselt
- Use licensed banks for SGD/BND exchange.
Geldautomaten: ATMs generally accept US-issued cards; operator and issuing-bank fees may apply.
- Keep cash for small businesses and taxis.
- BND and SGD are equal in value. Banks exchange them at par without charge; retailers need not accept SGD.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: bdcb.gov.bn ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Drug offences can carry the death penalty.
- Possession of pornography is illegal.
- Do not bring firearms, ammunition or replicas.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Alcohol sales are illegal. Eligible non-Muslims may import limited quantities, declare them and drink only in private.
- During Ramadan, eating, drinking or smoking publicly during fasting hours is prohibited.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Islam is the state religion.
Kleidung: Dress modestly; avoid shorts in government and public buildings.
Umgangsformen
- Plan around Friday prayer closures, noon to 2pm.
- Public criticism of the royal family can result in legal action.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: gov.uk ↗
Klima
Hot and wet year-round. Rainfall usually peaks in late October to early January; February and March are relatively drier.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: wet; rain usually eases late in the month
- Februar: Feb: relatively drier
- März: Mar: relatively drier
- April: Apr: monsoon transition; showers
- Mai: May: secondary rainfall peak
- Juni: Jun: southwest monsoon; showers
- Juli: Jul: southwest monsoon; showers
- August: Aug: relatively lower rainfall; still wet
- September: Sep: southwest monsoon
- Oktober: Oct: transition; rainfall increases late in month
- November: Nov: wet; transition season
- Dezember: Dec: usually the wettest month
Beste Reisezeit: February–March for relatively lower rainfall; carry rain protection all year.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: met.gov.bn ↗
Was einpacken
- Rain protection and closed-toe shoes for guided forest walks
- Modest clothing
- Entry confirmations and passport copies
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Pornographic material
- Firearms, ammunition and replicas
Praktisches
Steckdosen: UK-style three rectangular pins; confirm appliance voltage with your hotel.
Wasser: Use sealed bottled or safely treated drinking water.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Foreign visitors can buy a local SIM with a passport.
Notruf: Police 993; ambulance 991; fire 995.
Geprüft am 30. Oktober 2026 · Quellen: cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.