Brunei: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en 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 aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Brunei e-Arrival Card ↗ verplicht
Before travel; may be requested at check-in · Kosten: Free · Travellers clearing immigration - Health Declaration ↗ verplicht
Before or on arrival · Kosten: Check the official portal · Arriving travellers
Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months from arrival; passport must be undamaged.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Check your entry stamp and permitted departure date.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, mfa.gov.bn ↗, imm.gov.bn ↗, healthinfo.gov.bn ↗, kdmid.ru ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
Waar je geld wisselt
- 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.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: bdcb.gov.bn ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Drug offences can carry the death penalty.
- Possession of pornography is illegal.
- Do not bring firearms, ammunition or replicas.
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- 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.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Islam is the state religion.
Kleding: Dress modestly; avoid shorts in government and public buildings.
Etiquette
- Plan around Friday prayer closures, noon to 2pm.
- Public criticism of the royal family can result in legal action.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Klimaat
Hot and wet year-round. Rainfall usually peaks in late October to early January; February and March are relatively drier.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: wet; rain usually eases late in the month
- februari: Feb: relatively drier
- maart: Mar: relatively drier
- april: Apr: monsoon transition; showers
- mei: May: secondary rainfall peak
- juni: Jun: southwest monsoon; showers
- juli: Jul: southwest monsoon; showers
- augustus: Aug: relatively lower rainfall; still wet
- september: Sep: southwest monsoon
- oktober: Oct: transition; rainfall increases late in month
- november: Nov: wet; transition season
- december: Dec: usually the wettest month
Beste seizoen: February–March for relatively lower rainfall; carry rain protection all year.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: met.gov.bn ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Rain protection and closed-toe shoes for guided forest walks
- Modest clothing
- Entry confirmations and passport copies
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Pornographic material
- Firearms, ammunition and replicas
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: UK-style three rectangular pins; confirm appliance voltage with your hotel.
Water: Use sealed bottled or safely treated drinking water.
Verkeer: links rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: Foreign visitors can buy a local SIM with a passport.
Noodnummers: Police 993; ambulance 991; fire 995.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: cs.mfa.gov.cn ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.