COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Brunei (3 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and permanent residents of Brunei are allowed to enter the country.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Most foreigners are not allowed to enter. Foreigners are allowed to enter Brunei only for essential travel (education, business, medical, and special circumstances involving immediate family members of citizens of Brunei).

Is transit allowed through the country?

• No

• Transit is not allowed in Brunei.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Arrivals will be required to undergo a post-arrival COVID-19 PCR test either on Day 1 or Day 5 after their arrival.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates obtained outside of Brunei are accepted when the test certificate is from a designated medical centre that is recognised by the government of the country of departure.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• A negative COVID-19 test certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure is required.

• Travellers must show a payment receipt for the PCR test. Sponsoring agencies or sponsoring family members are required to make a payment for another COVID-19 test on arrival. The payment can be done online or from the authorized service counter. For online payment, please follow this link: https://www.healthinfo.gov.bn/entry-payment/#/user/login.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Arrivals must undergo immediate isolation for 14 days at a designated monitoring centre and will be subject to COVID-19 testing.

• Incoming foreign citizens have to pay the cost of COVID-19 test and quarantine accommodation.

Entry form required? (health or other)

• Yes

• A Travel Application form is required and available here.

• Citizens and permanent residents of Brunei are allowed to enter the country. A declaration form must be completed upon arrival. The form is available at here.

• Foreigners are allowed to enter Brunei only for essential travel (education, business, medical, and special circumstances involving immediate family members who are citizens of Brunei). The application must be submitted at least 8 business days before the date of travel by the sponsoring agency or family member. Travellers must have stayed in the country of departure for 14 days before departing for Brunei. Applications must be submitted via this link https://www.form.gov.bn/ETPA/Pages/ETP-Registration-Form.aspx. The contact person of the sponsoring agency or sponsoring family member must be available to be contacted at all times.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Proof of installation of BruHealth App on phone is required.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open. International flights are limited.

• Royal Brunei Airline (RBA) has decided to resume some commercial flights to London’s Heathrow Airport departing from Bander Seri Begawan.

• RBA has suspended most of the routes until 31 January except Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Melbourne

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Foreign travellers must meet the following requirements if permitted entry into the country:

  • A valid entry travel pass;

  • A valid air ticket;

  • A valid visa (for visa-required passport holders);

  • Failure of the above rules may lead to fine and imprisonment or both.

• There is an exit ban in place for permanent residents, expatriate workers (green identity cardholders), and their dependents. Travellers will require approval from the Prime Minister’s Office to leave the country. There are exceptions for those who need urgent medical attention, have court hearings, or are studying abroad. This does not include visitors who do not hold identity cards issued by Brunei-government.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There are no curfew restrictions in place at this time.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Gatherings are limited to a maximum of 100 people.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks required.

• Public transport is operating at full capacity.

• No movement restrictions are in place.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Markets have opened.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open only to take away.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars and cafes are open only to take away.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

Places of worship open?

• Yes

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Private events, such as religious events, weddings, charity events are allowed with a time limit of two hours and up to a maximum of 200 people. Attendees must follow social distancing protocols and sanitization recommendations.

• Workplace events (meetings, training courses) are allowed with a time limit of two hours and up to a maximum of 200 people. Attendees must follow social distancing protocols and sanitization recommendations.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• A face mask is required in public.

Other

• Cinema halls are currently open.

• Educational institutions have opened for face-to-face classes.

• Driving schools, golf courses, gyms, restaurants, food stalls, and sports facilities have opened with some strict guidelines.

• Sports tournaments (tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, speak takraw, and golf) are allowed without spectators and with permission from relevant authorities.

• Swimming pools, libraries, exhibition galleries, and internet cafes are permitted to open.

• Any foreign citizen who does not comply with quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements of Brunei will have to pay a fine or will face a severe imprisonment.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.