Visas
German, Malaysian, Singapore, British nationals with the right of abode in the United Kingdom and New Zealand nationals are exempted from the requirement to obtain a visa or visits not exceeding 30 days. American passport holders can enter Brunei Darussalam for three months without visas.

For nationals of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Republic of Maldives, the Netherlands, Norway, the Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and the Principality of Liechtenstein, visas are waived for a 14-day visits. Whereas nationals of Australia are issued visas on arrival the Brunei International Airport for visits not exceeding 14 days.

All other nationals entering Brunei Darussalam must have visas obtainable from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic missions abroad. These visas are normally issued for a two-week stay but can be renewed in Brunei. Visitors must have onward tickets or sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country.

Customs
Subject to Section 9, Part B of the Customs Import Duties Order 1973, arriving passengers over 17 years of age are eligible for the following concessions.

Used Personal Effects
Cigarettes - 200 sticks
Tobacco - 250 grams
Perfume - 60ml
Eau de Toilette - 250ml

Alcohol
A non-Muslim over 17-years of age is be allowed to bring in not more than two bottles of liquor (about 2 quarts) and 12 cans of beer for personal consumption, which must be declared to customs upon arrival by the passenger himself/herself. Failure to declare to customs is an offence punishable under the Customs Act.

Inoculation
Yellow fever inoculation are required for visitors over one year of age coming from infected areas. Malaria, cholera and small pox have been eliminated from Brunei Darussalam and the inoculation is not needed.

Airport Tax
Kota Kinabalu & Kuching B$5.00
Other destinations B$12.00

Airport Check-In Times
Please arrive in good time at the airport terminal as this will ensure that your flight operates on schedule. Check local road conditions to avoid possible delay. To enable pre-flight formalities to be concluded, have your baggage screened and checked-in at Brunei International Airport at least one and a half hours before scheduled departure.

Reconfirmation of Bookings
You are required to contact the airline reservation office or its appointed agent for reconfirmation of your outward or return flight at least 72 hours before its scheduled departure date. Failure to do so may result in your reservation being cancelled.

Group Fares
Special fares are available to passengers travelling as a group on certain routes. For details of group rates, please contact your travel agent or any RBA office.

Carriage of Live Animals
Pets and other animals are permitted as checked baggage on all Royal Brunei Airlines flights but can be checked in as manifested cargo. Full details are available from Royal Brunei Airlines' cargo general enquiry line (Tel: 673 233 3278).

The local currency is Brunei dollars and cents. Dollar notes are available in denominations of $1, $5, $10, $50, $100, $1,000. Coins are in 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents denominations.

Brunei currency is on par with the Singapore dollars.

Banking Hours
9am to 4pm on weekdays and 9am to 11am on Saturdays. Most banks handle travellers cheques and currency exchange and are government approved for these transactions.