Travel Information
| Dress Code |
Male Dark coloured suits, (preferable black) collared long sleeve shirt and tie at/during Royal functions where the Sultan is present. Female Dark coloured suits (preferable black) long sleeve shirt and long skirt/pants. Please dress modestly in keeping with local custom and protocol. (Yellow Coloured Clothes Are Not Allowed) |
| Visa and Entry Procedures | Please check at www.mfa.gov.bn |
| Reminders | Possession of prohibited items such as drugs and firearms, weapons and related accessories is illegal in Brunei. This also includes amulets or lucky charms made from bullets. Travellers should respect the laws and customs relating to dress, behaviour, and the avoidance of alcohol. Alcohol cannot be purchased in Brunei. Effective June 1, 2008, smoking in specific public places such as government buildings, hospitals and health clinics, and recreational and educational centres, is prohibited. Offenders are subject to a strict fine. |
| Customs and Courtesy | Thoughtful visitors learn to appreciate the nation’s devotion to Islam. In mosques, visitors should remove their shoes and not to pass in front of people at prayer. Never touch the Al-Quran. A woman should ensure that her head, knees and arms are covered before entering mosques.
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| Note | Photojournalists and reporters are kindly requested to adhere advice from The Brunei Times and Information Department, Prime Minister’s Office, the co-organiser of this event.
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