Entry Requirement

All visitors must fulfill the following immigration entry requirements before entering Brunei Darussalam:

• A passport/travel document with at least 6 months validity which is recognised by the Brunei Director of Immigration and National Registration.
• A valid visa (requirements vary by nationality).
• Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable).

Visa Requirements

The requirements of Visa permits for Brunei vary depending on which country you are travelling from and also on the purpose of your visit. There are two different types of visas as follows:-

Banking and Finance

HSBC International Banking Centre in Brunei was set up especially to help locals and expatriates who have financial needs in more than one country. Our International Banking Officer will help you make the most out our global network in managing your accounts wherever you are based. Our address:-

1st Floor, HSBC Chambers,
Corner of Jalan Sultan and Jalan Pemancha,
Bandar Seri Begawan BS8811
Main Office Brunei/Muara District

The banking hours are from 8.45am to 4pm Monday to Fridays and 8.45am to 11.30am on Saturdays(excluding Brunei public holidays).

HSBC has 10 branches nationwide and ATM at over 26 locations in Brunei and over one million ATMs worldwide giving you access to your account. In addition our electronic banking channels include 24-hour Premier Phone Banking services and Internet banking services via online@hsbc.

If you are a Premier customer in your home country, you will also be accorded Premier status in Brunei, which means that you will be able to receive the same privileges given to Premier Customers in Brunei. Such privileges include having a Premier Relationship Manager assigned to you, who will take care all your financial needs. You will also have access to our two Premier Centres located in Brunei.

Getting around

The main modes of public transport in Brunei Darussalam are taxis and buses. Metered taxis are available at most hotels, shopping centres and the airport. In the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, taxis can be found at the Jalan Cator car park. There is also a comprehensive public bus system which serves the capital and other destinations. There are six bus routes serving Bandar Seri Begawan, with buses running every 15 to 20 minutes.

Buses to other major towns such as Seria and Kuala Belait depart from the bus terminal located at the Jalan Cator park in downtown Bandar.

In addition, there are also cars available for hire from major hotels and the airport.

Accommodation in Brunei

Whether you are here for a short visit or staying for a longer period of time, Brunei offers a wide variety of accommodation to suit your needs.

Healthcare

The Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha (RIPAS) Hospital is situated about 0.8 kilometer from the heart of the capital. There are also 10 private clinics in Brunei which provide treatments, ranging from dematology and paediatrics to ophthalmology and maternity services.

For basic consultations, patients can go to clinic, in seeking emergency services, patients can go to the 24-hour Accident & Emergency Department at Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital.

Education

Brunei's education system provides a wide range of options from pre-school right through to university. The education system emphasises literacy, numeracy, science, physical education, as well as civics and moral education. In addition, the bilingual policy enables Brunei's children to acquire the national language, Malay, and also English.

The education structure in Brunei is made up of 3 levels; primary, secondary and tertiary. After seven years in primary school (including one year of preschool) and five years in secondary school, students have an option to either continue their post-secondary education up to university level, or join one of the many vocational and technical schools, which equip students with skilled labour in various fields.

Brunei has one main university: the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD). There are also a number of public and private education institutes catering to local, expatriate and special needs students, such as the Brunei Institute of Technology (ITB), who offers courses in Business, Finance and Information Technology the International School of Brunei (ISB) and Jerudong International School (JIS) which offers qualification based on the British Curriculum and PDS International School, who specializes in education for preschool and primary school children.

Communication

Telecommunications
The two mobile phone operators in Brunei, DST and B-mobile, provide telecommunication services. There are branches available nationwide for registration of new phone lines or purchase of prepaid services.

Internet
Brunei's internet services available with most hotels, homes, schools, and business's having access to broadband connection. Internet cafes can also be easily found in the business and shopping districts.

Note:
Information for this webpage was sourced from Brunei tourism, Ministry of Education, Immigration and National Registration.

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