Entry restrictions
- Unvaccinated passengers: Passengers aged 18 and older who are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are not permitted to enter Brunei Darussalam.
- Vaccinated passengers: This does not apply to passengers who hold proof that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Passengers will be considered fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if they meet the following requirements:
- They have received a Covid-19 vaccine authorised under the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing;
- They hold a Covid-19 vaccination certificate issued by a recognized health authority or by WHO. Passengers who received the vaccine in Brunei Darussalam must show their certificate in the BruHealth app; and
- They have received the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine not more than 3 months prior to arrival, or they have received a booster dose.
- Other exempt passengers:
- Passengers may be considered for entry if they hold a Certificate of Medical exemption. Passengers aged 17 years and younger travelling with a group of vaccinated adults will follow the same protocols as vaccinated travellers; or
- Nationals and residents of Brunei Darussalam.
Form requirements
- Passengers must submit a completed Arrival Declaration within 24 hours prior to departure.
- Passengers whose stay is less than 90 days must hold travel health insurance that includes benefits for Covid-19 (with a minimum coverage of $50,000BND) prior to departure.
- This does not apply to the following passengers:
- Passengers entering Brunei Darussalam for a long term visit with the purpose of employment, studying, or as an eligible dependent; or
- Nationals or residents of Brunei Darussalam.
Test requirements
- Passengers must hold a negative RT-PCR test result obtained within 2 days prior to departure or a negative rapid antigen test (ART) result within 1 day prior to departure.
- This does not apply to passengers who have recovered from Covid-19 within 90 days prior to departure, provided they hold proof in the form of a Covid-19 recovery certificate, quarantine completion memo or laboratory report showing date of diagnosis.
- Passengers must also hold proof of payment for post-arrival tests, or proof that they travelled overseas for Government-sponsored official travel.
Quarantine and testing on arrival
- All passengers must take an Antigen Rapid Test (ART) on arrival and upload the results to the BruHealth app.
- Unvaccinated passengers: Passengers must quarantine at their place of residence and take an RT-PCR test on day 3 at a test center recognised by the Government of Brunei Darussalam. Passengers may end quarantine if the test result on day 3 is negative.
- Vaccinated passengers: Passengers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 must also take an ART on day 2 and day 3 and upload the results to the BruHealth app. Passengers who test positive must undergo isolation by adhering to existing health protocols.
- Passengers who hold proof that they have recovered from Covid-19 within the last 90 days are not required to quarantine or take further tests.
Exit requirements
- Nationals and residents of Brunei Darussalam departing Brunei Darussalam must complete registration via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-registration system prior to departure.
- Nationals and residents of Brunei Darussalam who are students who are beginning their studies overseas or returning to their country of study must also complete a Return to Country of Study Registration Form and a Registration Form as a Private Student.
- Nationals and residents of Brunei Darussalam departing Brunei Darussalam for less than 90 days must hold travel insurance with a minimum coverage of BND $50 000 for Covid-19 treatment.
- This does not apply to the following passengers:
- Passengers travelling overseas for employment, studies, or as an eligible dependant;
- Passengers who hold a long term visa or immigration pass in their destination country;
- Permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam who are traveling to their country of nationality; or
- Civil servants who are travelling overseas for Government-sponsored official travel, provided they hold supporting documents.
- Nationals and residents of Brunei Darussalam aged 12 years and older departing Brunei Darussalam must hold proof that they have received either 2 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine within 3 months prior to departure or 3 doses of the vaccine.
- This does not apply to passengers who hold a certificate of medical exemption.