Asia and Oceania

Terrorism 

There is a low threat from terrorism in Brunei.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. 

If you plan to travel to the Malaysian State of Sabah, you should be aware foreign nationals have been kidnapped in the past in East Malaysia and we believe that this threat remains. Boats travelling to and from offshore islands and dive sites are possible targets.  If you wish to visit resorts on, and islands off, Eastern Sabah, you should exercise extreme caution. For more details you should see our Travel Advice for Malaysia; and that for Indonesia, if travelling through Borneo/Kalimantan further afield.

You should be aware that the long-standing policy of the British Government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British Government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners increases the risk of further hostage taking.

For more general information see terrorism abroad.

Crime

Crime levels are low in Brunei, but there are occasional incidents of petty crime against tourists.  You should:

 

For more general information see victims of crime abroad.

 

Local Travel 

Road Travel

Vehicles not registered in Brunei can only purchase motor fuel at 10 designated filling stations throughout the country, to a maximum of 250 litres. Filling a foreign car is more expensive as the purchase price does not include a government subsidy. 

 

Additional information on these measures is available on Brunei's official website (English version) or www.petroleum-unit.gov.bn

 

You can drive in Brunei with a UK driving licence as long as it is endorsed by the Brunei Land Transport Department in the Ministry of Communications.  Alternatively, you can use an International Driving Licence.

 

If you are involved in a road accident as a driver, you should not leave the scene until the police have attended.

 

For more general information see driving abroad.

 

Trekking

It is easy to get lost when visiting the rainforest.  You should use recognised and well-known guides, and be sure to stay on the footpaths.

 

Air Travel

The revised aviation security measures that came into effect for all passengers departing from UK airports in November 2006 were also implemented in Brunei in October 2007. For more details about this please see DfT Airline Security.

 

A Departure Tax of 12 Brunei Dollars (about £4) is payable for most departing passengers from Brunei.  This is payable in local currency, in cash, at the airport check-in desk.