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Brunei - Consular Information Sheet
August 11, 1994
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: A passport is required. Visas are not required for
Americans traveling to Brunei for business or pleasure on a designated
carrier for stays of less than 90 days. Travelers on official business
continue to need visas, which 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; tel.
(202) 342-0159.
Medical Facilities: Hospital and medical services in Brunei are available,
with adequate 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 proven useful. The international traveler's 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.
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 third 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. 94-158
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated July 26, 1994, to update
information on visas, medical facilities, and drug penalties.