Advice to Brunei Citizens Traveling Abroad

If Brunei citizens encounter problems while traveling abroad, help can be sought from Brunei Darussalam's High Commissions or Embassies.

Many problems can be avoided by careful preparation prior to departure and by ensuring compliance with the laws of the countries visited. The following are some advice to Brunei citizens travelling abroad.

Before leaving Brunei  Darussalam :

1. Ensure that you have a return ticket or, if this is not possible set aside sufficient funds to buy a return ticket. Some countries require that you have a return ticket.
    
2. Reserve money to cover emergencies, including the possibility that you may need to pay the airline to carry baggage in excess of your weight allowance.
    
3. It is strongly recommended that you buy travel insurance, especially if you are travelling to distant countries.
    
4. Ensure that your passport is still valid for at least six months before the expiry date.
    
5. Ascertain the visa requirement of the countries you are visiting and comply with those requirements. Information can either be obtained from the appropriate embassy or high commission in Brunei Darussalam, from your travel agent or from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Brunei Darussalam.
    
6. Ascertain and comply with the health regulations of the countries you are visiting.
    
7. Remember that most countries punish narcotics offenders with heavy fines, imprisonment or even death.
    
8. Avoid carrying unnecessary jewellery and other valuables. If you must take valuable items, be careful how you use or wear them. Always store them safely when not in use. Most hotels have safe deposit boxes.
    
9. Find out if the country you are visiting limits (or bans) the importation, sale or use of liquor - ensuring that you comply with those regulations.
    
10. Check out the laws applying to the importation of farm produce (or items containing farm produce) as well as live or dead plants and animals (including items made from or containing elements derived from plants or animals) of the country you are visiting. A written consent may be needed to import these items. Information can be obtained from the embassy or high commission of the country concerned.