Practical info for Brunei
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British High Commission Bandar Seri BegawanEmbassy
- Address
- 2.01, 2nd Floor, Block D,Kompleks Bangunan Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah,Jalan Pretty, Bandar Seri Begawan, PO Box 2197, Brunei
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/brunei/british-high-commission-bandar-seri-begawan
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 19/03/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Brunei dollar (BND).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for BND.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+08:00, +8 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Brunei with a valid UK driving licence for up to 90 days.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: UNN (Airalo).
Source: Airalo · verified on 26/10/2026
eSIM prices for Brunei
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Brunei?
Police: 993 ; Medical emergencies: 991 ; Fire brigade: 995
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Brunei?
British High Commission Bandar Seri Begawan, 2.01, 2nd Floor, Block D,Kompleks Bangunan Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah,Jalan Pretty, Bandar Seri Begawan, PO Box 2197, Brunei. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Brunei?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 19/03/2026.
What is the travel advice for Brunei?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Brunei?
Currency: Brunei dollar (BND). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for BND.
What is the time difference in Brunei?
Local time: UTC+08:00, +8 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Brunei?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Brunei with a valid UK driving licence for up to 90 days.”
Which mobile networks operate in Brunei?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: UNN (Airalo).