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#CARD:Brunei:Travel\Consular Information
Brunei - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993
Country Description: Brunei is a small Islamic Sultanate on the north coast
of the island of Borneo. The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is the only major
city. Tourist facilities are good, and generally available.
Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. Visas must be
obtained in advance. A yellow fever vaccination is needed if arriving from
an infected area. For more current information the traveler may contact the
Embassy of the State of Brunei Darussalam, Suite 300, 2600 Virginia Ave.,
N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 342-0159.
Medical Facilities: Hospital and medical services in Brunei are available,
with good facilities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash
payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid
outside the United States. Supplemental medical insurance with specific
overseas coverage has proved useful. The international travelers hotline at
the Centers for Disease Control can be reached at (404) 332-4559 for
additional useful health information.
Information on Crime: The crime rate in Brunei is very low, and violent
crime is rare. Lost or stolen passports should be reported to the local
police and the U.S. Embassy. Useful information on guarding valuables and
protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in the
Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad." It is available from
the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of
the country in which they travel. The trafficking in and the illegal
importation of controlled drugs are very serious offenses in Brunei and the
penalty for such offenses is death. Persons carrying amounts above
specified minimum quantities (15 grams of heroin, etc.) are subject to the
maximum penalty, which, however, has not been carried out in recent years.
Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can obtain updated
information on travel and security within the area.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on the 3rd floor, Teck Guan
Plaza, Jalan Sultan, in the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The
mailing address is American Embassy, Box B, APO AP 96440; telephone (673-2)
229-670.
No. 93-169
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 1992 to
update information on drug penalties, and to add information on reporting
the loss or theft of a U.S. passport.
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