TRAVELLING OUT OF BRUNEI Outbound travel is applicable to fully vaccinated travellers for those aged 18 and above (unvaccinated travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by vaccinated adults). Only essential travel is permitted and Exit Travel applications must be submitted at www.pmo.gov.bn/ travelportal at least 5 days before travel. Guidelines regarding terms and conditions for Exit Travel considerations can be found on the PMO travel application website. *Government policies on travel restrictions during the pandemic is subject to change based on continuous review and risk assessment by the Steering Committee on COVID-19.
TRAVELLING OUT OF BRUNEI
Outbound travel is applicable to fully vaccinated travellers for those aged 18 and above (unvaccinated travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by vaccinated adults). Only essential travel is permitted and Exit Travel applications must be submitted at www.pmo.gov.bn/ travelportal at least 5 days before travel. Guidelines regarding terms and conditions for Exit Travel considerations can be found on the PMO travel application website.
*Government policies on travel restrictions during the pandemic is subject to change based on continuous review and risk assessment by the Steering Committee on COVID-19.
Brunei Darussalam offers various public transport modes for visitors and local residents, making it easy to travel from one place to another.
Public buses are widely available in the country. There are six routes run by five private operators with more than 100 multicoloured buses in the Brunei-Muara Distrit, with three more routes in the Belait District.
For travel between districts, the inter-district link the capital to other towns with terminals at Seria, Lamunin and Pekan Tutong. Buses do not operate in the hinterland and in Temburong. The bus fares start at BND1 and ply from 6.30am to 7.00pm.
Non-metered taxis are mostly for door-to-door services, whereas metered taxis are available at the airport, hotels and shopping centres. Tourists can also use Dart, the country’s first ride hailing mobile application. Alternatively, visitors may rent a vehicle. Car rental companies are available at the airport and major hotels in the country. Chauffeur services are also available.
Water taxis are available at various ports and jetties along the banks of the Brunei River, allowing passengers to explore and have a closer view of Kampong Ayer. These taxis are affordable and are also used by the water village residents. Citizens also travel to Temburong from Bandar Seri Begawan using water taxis.
The Brunei International Airport (BIA) connects residents and tourists from Brunei to other major airports with top-class features to accommodate its customers. Serving as the home base for national carrier Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the airport saw a major upgrade through its terminal expansion and modernisation project helmed under the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB). Worth approximately BND150 million, the project resulted in a 100-per-cent increase in the airport’s annual passenger handling capacity from 1.5 million to three million people. The baggage reclaim system was also improved by 50 per cent, capable of handling up to 1,330 bags per hour.
Outbound travel is applicable to fully vaccinated travellers only. However, approval for unvaccinated travellers to exit the country may be considered if they have medical exemption certificate. Brunei citizens and permanent residents are required to complete registration via the e-Register System on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website before exiting the country.
Foreign nationals who are currently residing in Brunei for the purpose of employment, studying or as eligible dependent are required to secure Re-Entry visa before the intended travel date if they intend to exit the country for a short visit and are scheduled to re-enter Brunei. Further information can be found on the Prime Minister’s Office Website.
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