Brunei travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Brunei with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Brunei.

Brunei travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Brunei with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Brunei - quick facts
Time difference UK +8 hours
Language(s) Malay, English
Currency Brunei Dollar, Singapore Dollar
Electricity G plug (240V)
Driving side Left

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Brunei weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Bandar Seri Begawan30
31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Bandar Seri Begawan31
32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Bandar Seri Begawan32
32°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Bandar Seri Begawan32
31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Bandar Seri Begawan31
31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Bandar Seri Begawan31
Hours of sunshine (daily)
Days with some rainfall
17 days with some rainfall in January in Bandar Seri Begawan17
13 days with some rainfall in February in Bandar Seri Begawan13
12 days with some rainfall in March in Bandar Seri Begawan12
16 days with some rainfall in April in Bandar Seri Begawan16
18 days with some rainfall in May in Bandar Seri Begawan18
16 days with some rainfall in June in Bandar Seri Begawan16
17 days with some rainfall in July in Bandar Seri Begawan17
16 days with some rainfall in August in Bandar Seri Begawan16
21 days with some rainfall in September in Bandar Seri Begawan21
22 days with some rainfall in October in Bandar Seri Begawan22
24 days with some rainfall in November in Bandar Seri Begawan24
23 days with some rainfall in December in Bandar Seri Begawan23
Sea temperature °C
28°C sea temperature in January in Bandar Seri Begawan28
27°C sea temperature in February in Bandar Seri Begawan27
28°C sea temperature in March in Bandar Seri Begawan28
29°C sea temperature in April in Bandar Seri Begawan29
30°C sea temperature in May in Bandar Seri Begawan30
30°C sea temperature in June in Bandar Seri Begawan30
30°C sea temperature in July in Bandar Seri Begawan30
30°C sea temperature in August in Bandar Seri Begawan30
30°C sea temperature in September in Bandar Seri Begawan30
29°C sea temperature in October in Bandar Seri Begawan29
29°C sea temperature in November in Bandar Seri Begawan29
29°C sea temperature in December in Bandar Seri Begawan29

The Brunei weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Bandar Seri Begawan.

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Brunei travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Brunei from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Brunei.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Brunei travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Brunei with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Brunei, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Brunei FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Brunei including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Brunei?

Brunei is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR or NAAT test results required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam for more information.

What is the time difference between Brunei and the UK?

The time difference between Brunei and the UK is UK time+8 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Brunei?

The main languages spoken in Brunei are Malay and English.

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What is the currency in Brunei?

The currency in Brunei is the Brunei Dollar (BND) and the Singapore Dollar (SGN).

Which plugs are used in Brunei?

Brunei uses electrical plug type G (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Brunei?

They drive on the left side of the road in Brunei.

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