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Import Regulations by Brunei Darussalam customs

Export Regulations by Brunei Darussalam customs

Health and Security

Contact Brunei Darussalam Customs Authorities

Free import

• 200 Cigarettes or
• 225g tobacco products

Non-Muslim passengers over 17 years of age can import the following *
• 2 bottles of liquor (approximately 2 litres)
• 330ml of beer approx 12 Cans
• 60 mill Perfume
• 250 grams Scented Water

*Alcohol should be for importer's personal use and not sold in any way.
Alcohol should be stored and drank at the importers home.
Liquor form can be obtained from any Customs Control Posts or Customs Branches of Passenger Ships.


Prohibited

• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Fire crackers
• Cigarettes without health warnings written on the packages
• Domestic pigs exported from Thailand
• Plant and plant products – unless authorised
• Meat and meat products –unless authorised
• Pets and other animals – unless authorised
• Radioactive and hazardous materials
• Pin schedule, fruit machines, slot machines and any other schedule or machines of a like nature whether involving an element of change or not.
• Counterfeit money and coins
• Pornographic material

Restricted

• Firearms and explosives being imported into the country will need permission from the Royal Brunei Police force.
• Plants, fruits and vegetables will require a special permit from the Agriculture Department before being granted entry into the country.
• All cats, dogs and other animals being imported will need a special import licence from the Agriculture Department and a veterinarian health certificate clearing the creatures of any infectious diseases. An additional rabies inoculation certificate issued less than 60 days prior to arrival will also be required.
• 180 days quarantine is applicable to all cats and dogs imported from countries other than Australia, Ireland (Rep. of), New Zealand, Sabah, Sarawak, Singapore and the United Kingdom.
• All travellers over two years of age will be required to pay an additional 12BND Passenger Service Tax when leaving the country. Travellers returning to Indonesia, Malaysia or other Philippines East Asia countries will only need to pay a 5BND charge.

Free export

• No information available

Prohibited

• Guns, explosives and ammunition
• Knives and deadly weapons
• Fire crackers
• Cigarettes without health warnings written on the packages
• Domestic pigs exported from Thailand
• Plant and plant products – unless authorised
• Meat and meat products –unless authorised
• Pets and other animals – unless authorised
• Radioactive and hazardous materials
• Pin schedule, fruit machines, slot machines and any other schedule or machines of a like nature whether involving an element of change or not.
• Counterfeit money and coins
• Pornographic material

Restricted

• Antiques and other articles of historical relevance are restricted from being taken out of the country without permission.

Basic health information for travelers to Brunei Darussalam

• A yellow fever vaccination will be required if you have visited infected areas within the last six days prior to arriving in the country. Travellers from non infected areas are recommended to consider obtaining the vaccination against the disease prior to entering the country.

• All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.

Basic security information for travelers to Brunei Darussalam

• Brunei is a primarily Islamic country and all travellers entering the country should show appropriate respect for the local customs and beliefs throughout their visit. Modest dress and behaviour is recommended at all times throughout your visit and especially if visiting places of national or religious significance. Smoking is banned in certain public places and the selling of alcohol is expressly prohibited. Travellers visiting the country during the holy month of Ramadan should respect local customs and refrain from eating or drinking in public throughout the day. Drugs related crimes are harshly enforced and can include lengthy prison sentences and even death in a few instances.

• Homosexuality is illegal throughout this country and all same sex couples should avoid any overt displays of affection which could attract potentially attention.

For further assistance please contact the Bruneian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.

Bruneian Customs contact information

Telephone: +6732382333
Website: http://www.mof.gov.bn/English/RCE/Pages/default.aspx


For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Bruneian Embassy.

List of Bruneian Embassies all over the world: http://brunei-darussalam.visahq.co.uk/embassy/United-Kingdom/



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