Time
Brunei is eight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead US Pacific Standard Time.

Duty Free Allowance
Arriving passengers over 17 years of age are allowed 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco. 60ml of perfume and 250ml of toilet water are also permitted to be brought in. Non-muslims over 17 years of age may bring in not more than 2 bottles of liquor and 12 cans of beer (personal consumption only). There must be declared upon arrival by the passengers. Failure to declare to customs is an offence punishable under the Customs Act.

Visas
Malaysian, Singaprean, and British Nationals (with right of abode in UK) are exempted from visas to visits of up to 30 days. Nationals from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea , Belgium, Sweden, Liechtenstein, Lumbourge, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Republic of Moldives, and New Zealand are exempted from visas for 14-day visits.

Australians with confirmed tickets to a third country can apply for transit visas valid for 72 hours upon arrival at the airport. American passport holders may enter for three months without a visa. All other visitors require visas which are normally issued for a two-week stay but can be renewed in Brunei. Visitors must have onward tickets and sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country.

Air Port Taxes
Air passengers going to Malaysia and Singapore pay a departure tax of B$5.00. Ticket holders to all other destinations pay a tax of B$12.00

Car Rental & Taxis
The airport is about 11 kilometres from the capital. Taxis and car rentals are available here. Alternatively, your hotel front desk should be able to advise you.

Currency
The Brunei dollar is on par with the Singapore dollar and is freely interchangeable. There is no restriction on import or export of money. Banks, hotels and major department stores can cash traveller's cheques.

Clothing
Temperatures in Brunei range from 26 to 35 degrees Celcius, so loose-weave (cotton, not wool) fabrics in light colors are recommended. Women are asked to dress modestly, in deference to local custom.