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• 【ROYAL BRUNEI】Travel Advisory & Precautionary Measures Against COVID-19

【ROYAL BRUNEI】TRAVEL ADVISORY & PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19

Last updated 6 March 2020, 1400hrs (GMT+8)

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is closely monitoring the development of the coronavirus around the network and the directives from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the different Government Agencies in countries we serve. The safety of our crew and guests is our highest priority. We are working closely with the authorities to take measures to minimise the spread of the coronavirus and taking proactive measures for our guests and crew.

This includes proactive screening of the guests on the ground, safety measures to be taken by crew and guests on ground and in air. We also have in place a set of standard operating procedures to handle each flight, various inflight medical emergencies, including potentially infectious diseases.

All RB aircraft undergo a thorough cleaning and disinfectant process which includes cabin cleaning and wipe down of all tables, seat trims and inflight entertainment screens together with handsets. All headsets, pillows and blankets (used and unused) are removed after every flight. We carry on board disinfectant sprays, masks and hand sanitizers for additional preventive measures. Our aircraft is equipped with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters with similar performance to those used in hospital operation theatres. The cabin air is refreshed every few minutes.

We have also introduced some changes to our in-flight services as a preventative measure.

In case of symptoms suggestive to respiratory illness before or after travel, travellers are encouraged to seek medical attention and share travel history with their health care provider.

RB is closely monitoring this situation and will provide further updates to the latest developments on this matter as appropriate. Follow RB on Twitter (@royalbruneiair) and  Facebook  for the latest updates, or flyRB.com or contact our customer service centre (+673 2212222) or  local RB offices .

For more information, please visit Brunei Darussalam’s  Ministry of Health updates on Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

For the latest travel advisory from the Brunei Government please  click here

Any visitor from the Hubei Province, Zhejiang and Jiangsu or any passenger holding a China (People of Republic China) passport issued in Hubei province, Zhejiang and Jiangsu are not allowed to transit or enter Brunei Darussalam, with the exception of citizens and Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam. 

Citizens or Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam as well as long-term visa holders who haven been in other regions of the People’s Republic of China within 14 days of arriving in Brunei Darussalam are required to undergo self-isolation for 14 days upon arrival to this country; and 

Citizens or Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam who are in People’s Republic of China (regardless of provinces) are allowed to return to Brunei Darussalam. They will be required to undergo self-isolation for 14 days. On this matter, any citizen or Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam who are in the People’s Republic of China and are sick or unwell, is advised to postpone their return to the country and is also advised to seek the assistance of the Brunei Darussalam Embassy in People’s Republic of China for further advice. 

Any visitors who have been in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Italy within 14 days of arriving in Brunei Darussalam are not allowed into this country including for transit purposes, with exception of Citizens and Permanent Residents of Brunei Darussalam. 

HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFECTION

1.         The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public on the latest status of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. As of 5 March 2020, a total of 93,865 cases of the COVID-19 has been reported worldwide. The majority of the cases reported, which is a total of 80,409 cases are from the People's Republic of China. There are 156 cases reported outside of mainland China, namely Hong Kong SAR (China) (104 cases, 3 deaths), Macao SAR (China) (10 cases) and Taiwan (China) (42 cases, 1 death).

2.         As of 22 February 2020, significant increase has been reported in countries outside of the People's Republic of China of which 13,302 cases of the COVID-19 infection with 266 deaths has been reported in 77 countries worldwide.

3.         Following this, the Ministry of Health has reviewed the risk assessment of the affected countries by taking into account the profile of infection and its transmission as well as local situations. In following to this, the Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that any visitors who has been in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Italy within 14 days of arriving in Brunei Darussalam are not allowed into this country including for transit purposes. The restriction is similar to the existing restriction on visitors arriving from Hubei, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in the People's Republic of China, with the exception of citizens and permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam.

4.         As of 4 March 2020, all countries/areas/regions affected by the COVID-19 infection have been divided into four (4) categories:

5.        Members of the public are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the countries listed in Category A, B and C. At the same time, members of the public are also advised to avoid traveling outside of the country during the upcoming school holidays. However, those who are traveling abroad are advised to take precautionary measures and to prioritise personal hygiene practices to avoid any risk of infection. This especially applies to those who are at high risk such as those suffering from chronic diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, respiratory disease and cancer), as well as the elderly and smokers.  6.        For citizens and permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam returning from the countries listed in Category A, they are required to undergo self-isolation at home for 14 days upon arrival. Self-isolation means isolating oneself from joining any activities involving the general public and is prohibited from leaving the house or receiving guests or going to public places during the isolation period, except for getting medical treatment. Anyone who requires confirmation on the self-isolation can contact the Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health at 2380316 or 2380318 during office hours.   7.        Whereas individuals arriving from countries listed in Category B and Category C are required to undergo self-monitoring without having to self-isolate themselves from others. Self-monitoring means monitoring one's health for 14 days without isolation and if symptoms of high fever or signs of respiratory infection develop such as dry cough or shortness of breath, immediate medical attention should be sought at any health centres.

8.        The Ministry of Health will regularly update the list of countries in all the categories, according to the current situation. Latest information on the countries listed in each category can be acquired by contacting the Health Advice Line at 2381380 and 2381383 during office hours or by visiting the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/COVID-19.aspx.

9.        Alhamdulillah so far, no cases of severe acute respiratory infections linked to COVID-19 has been detected in Brunei Darussalam.

10.    Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health would like to inform the public of the health status of the two Brunei nationals that have safely returned from Wuhan, People's Republic of China on 8 February 2020. Both individuals have completed their isolation period on 22 February 2020 and are in good health and showed no signs of infection. They have also undergone laboratory testing for COVID-19 virus during the isolation period where all the test results were negative.

11.    As a precautionary measure, members of the public are reminded to maintain the following good practices at all times:

• Observe good personal hygiene;
• Practice frequent hand washing with soap and clean water or using hand sanitiser (especially before handling food or eating, after going to toilet, or after coughing or sneezing);
• Wear a mask if you have respiratory symptoms such as a cough or runny nose;
• Cover your mouth with a tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately;
• Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness such as high fever, cough or breathing difficulties;
• Avoid visiting people who are unwell if you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of infection; and
• Seek immediate medical attention if you are feeling unwell.

12.       The Ministry of Healthy continues to maintain a high level of preparedness and working alongside the World Health Organization (W.H.O) and neighbouring countries to control this situation. In this regard, the public is advised to continue to remain calm and to not panic. The Ministry of Health, from time to time, will endeavour to update the public on any current developments and measures being implemented in the country.

13.    For further information, members of the public can contact the Health Advice Line at 2381380 and 2381383 during office hours or Talian Darussalam 123 after office hours. For the latest updates on the COVID-19 infection, the public can visit the Ministry of Health's website at www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/COVID-19.aspx .

This notice shall be valid for the period, until the instruction is reviewed or superseded by new updates of rules and regulations issued by respective authority or the department by means of an email, circular, memo or letter. 

Souces: Royal Brunei Airlines & Ministry of Health Brunei

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Travel advisory, travel advisory during covid-19.

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) makes its best effort to update the information reflected in all  Travel Advisory pages regularly, however entry or exit requirements and other travel requirements may change at very short notice. We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip. Visit here to check the visa requirement and it is encouraged for you to check with your local embassy to confirm your visa and immigration requirements.

Please note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel.  Without this RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be held responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.

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This section gives a summary applicable to foreign nationals entering or exiting Brunei Darussalam. Full entry/exit requirements can be found on the PMO Press Releases and announcements .  Please note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel.  Without this RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be held responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.

Failure to comply to any of the requirements is an offense under the Infectious Diseases Act (Chapter 204) and if found guilty, will be liable to a fine for up to $10,000 or imprisonment for a period of up to 6 months or both.

Exiting Brunei on and after 15 September 2022

Destination country requirements.

• It is travellers’ responsibility to check and fulfill other requirements as required by the destination country to visit.   
• Should destination countries to visit require travellers to undergo RT-PCT test or ART before departure, travellers may undergo RT-PCR test at health center or private health clinic that provides services for RT-PCR test or ART at certified ART centres .
• Travellers are advised to check Visa requirement of the country to visit before exiting Brunei.  Travellers need to check with foreign embassies or refer destination country’s website for latest Visa requirement.

Travel Medical Insurance

Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travellers who are travelling for a short trip before 1 December 2022 , must obtain Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage of a minimum coverage of BND 20,000 from Brunei-based or overseas insurer.   The insurance must be valid for the duration of their stay in the destination country.  

The following travellers are exempted from being required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage:  

• Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travelling overseas for employment, for studies, as eligible dependents or hold a long-term visa/immigration pass in the destination country.
• Permanent Residents who are travelling to their country of nationality.
• Civil servants who are travelling overseas for official travel sponsored by Government of Brunei Darussalam.

Starting 1 December 2022 , Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travellers are no longer required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage.  Travellers wishing to obtain such insurance for their own peace of mind are welcome to do so.

Form and application

• Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travellers are required to complete registration through the e-Register system at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)  website .  This is ease communication in the event that assistance is required during emergency or crisis.
• Citizens and Permanent Residents of Brunei exiting Brunei for education (Private Student) who will begin their studies overseas or returning to the country of studies must complete Ministry of Education’s Registration Form for private student .

Vaccination status

Starting 15 September 2022, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer be an entry or exit requirement for Brunei Darussalam.

Mask policy on RB Flights

As per the updated regulations by Brunei government, effective 15 September 2022, use of face mask onboard RB flights is no longer mandatory with the following exception:

• for guests travelling to a country/destination where face mask is required, and/or
• for guests exhibiting symptoms of an infection.

As Brunei travel requirements may change at short notice, please refer to the latest travel advisory issued by the Brunei government and  Prime Minister’s Office  before your departure. If the information differs from our travel advisory, it is recommended that you follow the official guidance from  Prime Minister’s Office,  as we may still be processing the latest regulatory changes.

Entering into Brunei on and after 15 September 2022

E-arrival card effective 9 february 2023.

Starting 9 February 2023, it is a mandatory for foreign nationals arriving Brunei Darussalam to register the electronic e-Arrival Card.  This is to replace the previous Form 19, the physical registration paper for arrival/departure.

• Mandatory to register at least 3 days before arriving and entering Brunei Darussalam. No fee will be charged for registration.
• Foreign nationals who travel to Brunei for the purpose of transit/stopover and not going through the immigration control post (LTAB)  are not required to register e-Arrival Card.
• Passport/Valid Individual Travel Document
• Information on residence in Brunei Darussalam
• Flight or Vehicle information used

Visa requirement for Foreign travellers

Foreign travellers are advised to check Visa requirements before entering Brunei Darussalam in accordance with regulations that are currently enforced.  Visa requirements can be referred from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website .

Foreign travellers who are on short-term visit into Brunei Darussalam before 1 December 2022 , must obtain Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage of a minimum coverage of BND 20,000 from Brunei-based or overseas insurer.   The insurance must be valid for the duration of their stay in Brunei Darussalam.  

• Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents returning to Brunei Darussalam.
• Foreign nationals entering Brunei Darussalam for the purpose of long-term visit such as employment, studying or as eligible dependent.

Starting 1 December 2022 , foreign travellers are no longer required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage.  Travellers wishing to obtain such insurance for their own peace of mind are welcome to do so.

With the above, non-fully vaccinated travellers are not required to undergo post-arrival COVID-19 tests.

Starting 15 September 2022, travellers are not required to complete Arrival Declaration Form (ADF) before travelling into Brunei Darussalam.

All guests arriving into Australia are reminded to comply with all other requirements set-forth by the Australian government and state/territories. Please check the  latest requirements  to confirm your eligibility before booking.

All guests arriving into Australia who do not meet these criteria will be subjected to Australia’s travel restrictions as well as state or territory quarantine requirements of the jurisdiction where they arrive into Australia.  If you do not meet these criteria and wish to travel to Australia, please  contact Royal Brunei Airlines  to make arrangements.

International guests arriving in New South Wales, Victoria or the Australian Capital Territory are not automatically permitted to transit to another state or territory. Guests are advised to check interstate travel requirements.

Masks are mandatory  for the duration of the flight and while in Australian airports, and should also be worn in airports in other countries.  

Travelling to Australia on or after 18 April 2022

For more information on the travel requirements to/from Australia, you may visit the following links.

• Australia’s Official COVID-19 Travel Requirements Homepage

From 6 July 2022, the followings are no longer needed:

• Travellers travelling to and departing Australia are no longer required to provide evidence of their vaccination status
• Unvaccinated visa holders will not require a travel exemption
• Travellers are no longer required to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration

Effective 00:01 AEDT on 5 January 2023, t ravellers entering Australia by air from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, either on a direct flight, or on a flight that has a stopover in another country before landing in Australia are subjected to a new requirement. It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirement or here and be well-informed on the requirements before their trip.  

For travellers, including Australian citizens and permanent residents who are listed below, COVID-19 test is mandatory to be taken within 48 hours prior to departure Australia .  

• Travellers entering Australia from the People’s Republic of China and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau.  
• Travellers boarding flights from China, including Hong Kong and Macau and ending in Australia.  This includes indirect flights transiting through a third country.    
• Travellers who are from China and intend to spend several days in Australia before travelling to another country.  
• Travellers who are transiting through China, including Hong Kong and Macau and spending several days prior to travelling to Australia.  
• In the case of flight has been re-scheduled or cancelled, travellers are required to present negative COVID-19 RAT, NAAT or PCR test result taken not more than 48 hours before the day of new departure time.  

With the above, travellers are required to provide evidence of a negative test result prior to boarding and upon arrival and may need to provide the evidence of negative result again upon arrival in Australia.  

Accepted test for COVID-19 are as follows:  

COVID-19 test is not required for:  

• Travellers who travel from China, including Hong Kong or Macau to another country and spend several days there prior to travelling to Australia.  
• Travellers who are transiting through China, including Hong Kong or Macau originating in other countries.  
• Travellers who are transiting in Australia and directly travelling to and onwards destination.  
• Airline crew.  
• Children under age of 12 years on the day of scheduled departure.  
• Travellers with evidence from medical practitioner of a COVID-19 infection in the last 30 days, and must present confirmation they are no longer infectious or symptomatic.  Travellers’ first of positive result must be at least days before the date of the medical certificate.  
• Travellers with evidence from medical practitioner in the last 30 days with medical condition that prevents them from undertaking a COVID-19 test.  
• Emergency medical evacuation flights and those who are accompanying people of these flights.  
• In the case of flight delay and travellers have met the pre-departure testing requirements, new RAT, PCR test or other NAAT is not required.    

All travellers entering Singapore on/after 1 April 2022 are subjected to Singapore’s new Vaccinated Travel Framework. Travel requirements via the Vaccinated Travel Framework is dependent on the traveller’s vaccination status.

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore has provided detailed travel requirement checklist for the following traveller’s profile:

• Entering Singapore
• Transiting in Singapore
• Departing Singapore

Malaysia has reopened its borders to international travellers.  All travellers are to comply with the travel requirements by the Malaysian government.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip.  Malaysia’s travel requirement can be checked from safetravel.gov.my .

Take note that requirements may change last minute and it is travellers’ responsibility to have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

In accordance with the Philippines Department of Transport, guests entering and departing from Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) are required to wear a face mask onboard the aircraft and at the airport (face shields are optional). All passengers are no longer required to download and register an account in the TRAZE CONTACT TRACING mobile app prior to entering The Philippines.

In compliance with Philippines regulations, the Inter-Agency Task Force on the management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), guests are required to follow the arrival and quarantine protocols for non-OFWs and returning Overseas Filipinos & Foreign Nationals when travelling to The Philippines. Guests are reminded that it is their responsibility to follow, meet all entry/exit guidelines of The Philippines.

Effective 1 May 2023, paper-based Arrival/Departure Cards will be discontinued by The Philippine Bureau of Immigration. All passengers are required to fill in the eTravel declaration before their arrival into Manila. It is recommended for travellers complete their registration within 72 hours/3 days prior departure at the country of origin to avoid inconvenience upon arrival.

Philippine additional travel requirement

Guests carrying foreign or Philippine currency or monetary instrument exceeding USD 10,000 or PHP 50,000 pesos are required to fill out the Customs Baggage Declaration Form and Currencies ( here ) Declaration Form. This form is then to be submitted by guests to Duty Customs Officer at the arrival area of the airport

More information on infomercial on cross-border transport of local and foreign currency and monetary instrument can be found here .

Philippine's Fully vaccinated criteria

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is considered:

• If travellers has received the second dose in a 2-dose of COVID-19 vaccines series OR
• If travellers has received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine more than fourteen (14) days before the departure date of country of origin

Travel Requirement-For Vaccinated Travellers

• Fully vaccinated Filipinos and Foreign Nationals are no longer required to do pre-departure test.
• With primary vaccine are allowed to enter the Philippines provided that the last dose is received 14 days before date of departure.  Booster is no longer required.
• World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;
• National or state manual/digital vaccination certificate of the country/foreign government;
• Other proof of vaccination.

Travel Requirement-For Unvaccinated Travellers, Partially Vaccinated

• Filipinos and Foreign Nationals travellers who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or those with vaccinations which cannot be verified are allowed to enter the Philippines provided that travellers take antigen test for COVID-19 24 hours before travel.
• Antigen test is available upon arrival for purchase, however, passenger is encouraged to take the COVID-19 test before travelling into the Philippines.  This is to avoid the inconvenience of queuing in order to be tested upon arrival and waiting for the result to be released.
• Filipinos and Foreign Nationals of age fifteen (15) years or older shall present a remotely supervised, or a laboratory-based rapid antigen negative test result administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishment taken within twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs; provided, that he/she has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such lay-over.
• Filipinos and Foreign nationals of age fifteen (15) years or older who fail to present negative pre-departure testing with conditions set forth above, shall be required to undergo a laboratory-based rapid antigen negative test administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishment taken upon arrival at the airport.
• Accompanied minors of age below fifteen (15) years who are not vaccinated for any reason whatsoever shall follow the quarantine protocols of their parent/s or an accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them.
• Unaccompanied minors of age below 15 years who are not vaccinated for any reason whatsoever shall follow the protocols set forth in #3 and #4 above.

Additional requirements for Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals must:

• Hold passport with a validity of at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Philippines.
• Have a valid visa (if applicable) for those who are not entitled to a visa-free entry in the Philippines, as well those with immigrant and non-immigrant status.
• Foreign spouses and/or children of Filipino citizens who are travelling with them.
• Former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privileges under Republic Act  No. 9174, including their spouse and/or children, who are travelling with them.

Isolation and Quarantine

In the event that travelers tested positive for COVID-19, they will be subjected to undergo further testing validation, mandatory facility quarantine and recovery as implemented by the Philippines Bureau of Quarantine and Department of Health (DOH).

As of 4am on 18 March 2022, all travellers, regardless of vaccination status, are not required to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form when travelling to the United Kingdom from abroad.

We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip. Please note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel. Without this, RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.

Effective 04:00 UTC on 5 January 2023, travellers entering United Kingdom by air from China (not including Hong Kong and Macau), either on a direct flight , or on indirect flight . It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirement  and be well-informed on the requirements before their trip.   

It is mandatory for travellers stated below to obtain pre-departure COVID-19 test and a  negative result from Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or Lateral Flow Device (LFD)/RAPID Antigen Test (RAT) taken within 2 days of departure . Please note that pre-departure tests are not accepted if they are provided or administered by the UK National Health Service.

• Travellers arriving United Kingdom by air, either on direct or indirect flight from China (not including Hong Kong and Macau). Indirect flight is referred to booking either via single airline operator or with more than one airline operator as a single itinerary journey where travellers are ‘ticketed through’. Indirect flights are only in scope if the traveller transits airside through any connecting airports, i.e. without passing through immigration control. The requirement applies where travellers’ final destination is in England or where they are transiting through England.  
• Indirect flights via any third country or territory, Hong Kong or Macao are included.  
• Traveller’s flight departing mainland China is delayed and previous pre-departure test sample is taken more than 2 days of departure.  
• In the case of indirect flight, pre-departure must be taken within 2 days of departure of the first flight that departs mainland China. Delays to subsequent sectors does not require travellers to undertake new pre-departure test.  

As of 8 January 2023, some passengers will be invited to participate in a voluntary test upon arrival in order to monitor for potential new variants.  

Proof of negative result must be:  

• An original copy of certificate either paper or digital form.  
• In English, French or Spanish.  
• Containing name of the person from whom the sample was taken (Name should matches with traveller’s travel document).  
• Containing date of birth or age from whom the sample was taken (Date of birth should matches with traveller’s travel document).  
• Stating the result of the test.  
• Stating the date when the sample was collected or received by test provider (which must be within 2 days of departure).  
• Stating the name of test provider and their contact details.  
• Stating the name of test device or type of test used.  

This requirement is not mandatory for those mentioned below. Please refer here  for latest exemption.  

• Children of age 11 years or below.  
• Aircraft crew.  
• Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) inspectors.  
• Crown Civil servants on diplomatic duty or carrying out essential government work.  
• Defence workers.  
• Essential or emergency workers.  
• Travellers travelling to the UK to conduct official business.  
• Travellers who have travelled to the United Kingdom for the purpose of transporting material which is to be used for the provision of healthcare by a healthcare provider.  
• Travellers with medical condition or disability and unable to take COVID-19 test and must provide supporting evidence. Evidence can be obtained from medical practitioner in English or certified English translation should be provided by traveller.
• Travellers travelling for urgent medical treatment where it is not reasonably practicable to obtain negative COVID-19 test within 2 days before departure.  
• Travellers accompanying another traveller travelling for urgent medical treatment where it is not reasonably practicable to obtain negative COVID-19 test within 2 days before departure.  
• Extradited travellers.  

Effective 1 December 2020, All China-bound guests, regardless of nationalities, are required to  present a green HS code (Chinese nationals) or HDC code (Foreign nationals)  on their mobile devices or in print in order to board the flight. Guests are advised to upload copies of their  negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) result and a negative IgM anti-body test  from an authorized testing institution; within 2 days before boarding via Wechat (Chinese nationals) or website  https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5  (Foreign nationals) and fill in the required information. The Chinese Embassy will issue a green HS code (Chinese nationals) or HDC code (Foreign nationals) as soon as it verifies the results. Guests who fail to present all required documents will be denied boarding.

Only travellers with Umrah Visa is entitled to carry Zamzam bottles.  Please note that Zamzam bottles will not accepted for travellers holding tourist visa.

All guests arriving Saudi Arabia must hold a passport and no other type of identification.  Online eVisa is only eligible for Brunei Citizenship passport holders and not Brunei ICI (International Certificate of Identity) passport holders.

Immune travellers must fill out the Registration Immunization Information Form before traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to allow them to register their immunization data which will enable them to use TAWAKKALNA APP. This does not apply to Saudi Citizens and exempted categories.

For more information, you may contact the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)’s Passenger Care Center with toll free number 8001168888 or enquire through social media (@GacaCare), e-mail ( [email protected] ), or the Authority’s website: ( gaca.gov.sa ).

Please  click here  for details of the temporary suspension on travelling to and from countries within the Indian subcontinent.

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced in a press release on 28 December 2021 that in view of the latest global developments of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Brunei Darussalam will be specified as Group A specified places from 00:00hrs on 31 December 2021 to tighten the boarding and quarantine requirements for relevant inbound travellers.

• Non-Hong Kong residents are not allowed to enter Hong Kong.
• If they have stayed in the same country in the previous 14 days
• Have been fully vaccinated and hold a recognised vaccination record
• Hold a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based nucleic acid test collected within 48 hours before departure
• They will have to undergo compulsory quarantine in a designated quarantine hotel for 7 nights or 14 nights upon returning to Hong Kong. Refer to the official Hong Kong Government website for full quarantine requirements.
• Details on the relevant boarding and compulsory quarantine requirements for respective specified places can be found here .

Brunei-issued vaccination booklet (yellow booklet) is not recognised as a valid proof of vaccination status. Using your BruHealth app, download a digital copy of your vaccination certificate to be used as a valid proof of vaccination status.

Travellers arriving into Indonesia are reminded to comply with the requirements set by the destination’s government and  may change last minute.  It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirements and have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

Electronic Custom Declaration (e-CD) - Jakarta & Surabaya

Travellers arriving Jakarta are required to complete Electronic Custom Declaration (e-CD) three (3) days before arriving to Jakarta & Surabaya.

QR code will then be generated for travellers and to be shown custom officer.

Vaccination

• All travellers (fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated) are allowed to enter Indonesia.
• Showing card or certificate as a proof of vaccination is no longer needed.

Mobile Application

Travellers are no longer required to download and use SatuSehat/Peduli Lindungi mobile application .

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport reminds passengers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure for international flights. With longer waiting times and queues reported at the airport within the last month, RB advises our guests to immediately proceed to immigration and security check after check-in/baggage drop. We would also like to advise you to utilise online check-in for faster check-in process. Please be reminded that RB Check-in counter at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport opens 3 hours prior to scheduled departure and closes 45 mins before scheduled departure time.

Starting 9 January 2023, entry measures into Thailand are as below.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant government or authorities and be well-informed on all travel requirements before their trip.

• Foreigners are longer required to show proof of COVID-19 insurance coverage.  However, purchasing travel insurance is highly recommended.
• Travel insurance is mandatory for travellers from and to India and China.  Insurance validity must be +7 days for the duration of stay in Thailand.
• Foreigners are no longer required to register Thailand pass or Certificate of Entry (COE) before departure.
• Mandatory Quarantine requirement has been removed.
• Proof of vaccination to Thai authorities before arriving are no longer needed.

All United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents, visitors and tourist can enter Dubai.  However, visitor and tourists have to meet the visa requirements (if needed) before travelling into Dubai.  Refer here for visa requirements to enter UAE.

It is travellers’ responsibility to check the  latest requirements  and have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

• Be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) or the UAE .
• All travellers arriving into the UAE are no longer required to present a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate or perform PCR tests.
• Recovered COVID-19 traveller must present a valid medical certificate from the relevant authorities issued within one month before the date of arrival.  The certificate must contain a QR code.

The following people are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test or a vaccination certificate at the departure airport:

• all UAE nationals returning to Dubai from any country
• non‑UAE nationals accompanying a first‑degree UAE national family member
• domestic workers accompanying a UAE national sponsor.

The following people are exempt from being tested for COVID-19:

• children below 12 years of age
• passengers with moderate to severe disabilities.

Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell’s palsy, Brain tumours, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures. All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment or are physically challenged, must hold a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate as per the requirements.

Guest arriving into Korea are reminded to comply with the requirements set by the destination’s government and may change last minute.  It is guests’ responsibility to check the latest requirements  and have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

• Pre-departure COVID-19 test or PCR is no longer required upon arrival to South Korea.
• From 18th December 2023 to 31st December 2024, Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) will be temporarily exempted for guests coming from Brunei. For guests who still wants to apply K-ETA to receive benefits such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, guest may apply for K-ETA and pay for the fee.  Previously approved K-ETA will remain valid until its expiry date.

Japan has reopened its border to international travellers.  All travellers are to comply with the travel requirements by their government.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant government or authorities and be well-informed on all travel requirements before their trip.

Vaccinated travellers

• Certificate must be issued government or public institution.
• Items in the certificate must be indicated in Japanese or English
• It must be clearly stated on the certificate that the applicant has received three (3) doses of any of the vaccines listed on the WHO’s Emergency Use List.
• Travellers are not required for pre-departure COVID-19 test.
• Travellers are encouraged to fill up the questionnaire from FAST TRACK
• To wear face mask indoors.
• To sanitize hand thoroughly and wash hand frequently.
• Avoid the three C’s (closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings).

Unvaccinated travellers

• Travellers who does not have a valid vaccination certificate must obtain a certificate of test for COVID-19 (confirming negative) within 72 hours of departure.  Without the certificate, travellers are not permitted to land in Japan.
• Children under the age of 18 years without a valid vaccination certificate but travelling with guardian with a valid vaccination certificate, will adhere to same protocol as valid vaccination certificates.

All travellers travelling into Taiwan are to comply with the travel requirements by their government.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant government or authorities and be well-informed on all travel requirements before their trip.

• Travellers arriving into Taiwan are no longer required to submit a health declaration via Quarantine System for Entry.
• Travellers arriving into Taiwan are no longer required to have a mobile phone with a Taiwanese number.
• Arriving travellers are no longer issued COVID-19 Health Declarations and home quarantine notices.
• Covid-19 positive travellers must postpone their flights to Taiwan within five days after the specimen was collected.
• Travellers arriving in the country with any suspected COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of arrival should be assessed by a quarantine officer upon arrival and undergo a saliva PCR test.
• Arriving travellers are no longer required to undergo quarantine, but rather undergo a seven-day period of self-initiated prevention.

Upon arrival,

• Four rapid test kits will be provided to all travellers aged 2 and older. The rapid test kits should be stored properly and tested on the designated dates. Rapid test kit will not be provided to passengers who are under the age of 2, and they will not be required to perform rapid tests during the period of self-initiated prevention.
• Passengers without symptoms may use public transportation, picked up by friends, relatives, companies or organizations.
• Passengers with symptoms should take the quarantine vehicles.

During Self-initiated prevention measure period,

• Travellers are required to stay at their primary home, a friend or relative’s residence, or a hotel that meets the requirement of one person per room (with a private bathroom) during the whole 7 days Self-initiated prevention measure period. However, if a shared bathroom can be cleaned and disinfected after each use, travellers can undergo self-initiated prevention in a room without a private bathroom. Cohabitants must take appropriate protective measures, including wearing face masks, practicing respiratory hygiene, washing hands frequently, and maintaining good hygiene and social distancing. They must avoid sharing food. Note: If all the people living with you or traveled with you need to undergo self-initiated prevention, the one person per room principle does not have to be followed.
• Perform one rapid test on the date of entry or 1st day of self-initiated prevention (D0/D1).
• A negative result from rapid test taken within the past 2 days is required before going out during the Self-initiated prevention period.
• If travellers developed symptoms during the Self-initiated prevention period, rapid tests should be performed by travellers themselves.
• Instructions for rapid test can be found here .
• For children aged below 2 years and developed COVID-19 symptoms during the Self-initiated prevention period, caregivers can take symptomatic children to a doctor by driving, riding, walking or getting a ride from friends or family members.  Caregivers can also contact their local health bureau to arrange medical treatment. In case of emergency medical needs, please call 119. Calling 119 for an ambulance is the advised mode of transportation. If an ambulance is not available, the caregiver should take a quarantine vehicle as instructed, get a ride from an individual residing in the same household to seek medical help, or seek medical care by themselves (e.g., walking or driving/riding). Note: Masks must be worn at all times, and no public transportation is allowed.

Please be informed transit at Brunei International Airport is currently not permitted. Guests are advised not to make bookings through a multiple city search that require a transit. Guests will not be permitted to board if travel restriction criteria and government approvals are not met. For further information please click here .

既に予約されている又は、2022年10月31日までの旅程でご予約をされているフライトで、当該便がキャンセルになった場合に限り、RBクレジットバウチャーへの返金、又は予約の取り直しを承ります。ご予約便がキャンセルになったお客様のみ、こちらの条件にて承ります。詳しくはお近くのRBカスタマーサービスセンターへ お問い合わせ ください。

Please note that during this time, print-at-home boarding passes are temporarily unavailable. Kindly proceed to check-in counters for entry/exit approval verification and boarding pass collection. Check-in counters at the airport open three (3) hours prior to scheduled departure. It is our guests' responsibility to ensure they meet the strict travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documentations to enter/depart any country. Without these, RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel inline with international air transport regulations. Visit our dedicated COVID-19 page for more information.

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Uk travel advisory.

20 May 2019, 3:25 PM

Dear Guests,

The UK Government has announced that the expansion of eGates at airports for nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America will start from 20 May 2019.

In line with the eGates expansion, all travelers will be exempted from the landing card requirement from 20 May 2019.

Citizens of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea or the USA are granted entry into the UK as a visitor for up to six months. As a condition of entry, travellers from these seven countries cannot work, study and have no recourse to public funds.

eGate eligibility Who can use the eGates?

• Citizens of the UK, EU, EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland), Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America.
• Be aged 12+
• Hold a biometric passport.
• Members of the Registered Traveller Service can also use the eGates.

Travellers will still need to see an officer if they are:

• Travelling with children under 12 years
• Travelling on their National Identity card or with a passport that doesn’t have a biometric chip
• Coming to the UK for short term study, specific types of work or reasons (if they are from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America).

eGate exceptions – who needs a passport stamp Most travellers from the new countries won’t need a passport stamp except if they are coming to the UK for a specific reason, including:

• Short term students (less than six months);
• Permitted Paid Engagements (visitors);
• Entering under the Tier 5 concession (arts and sporting); and,
• Non EEA family members joining an EEA national.

These travellers will require a specific grant of leave, which is given by an officer (in the form of a stamp). Without this passport stamp these individuals will be unable to do the activities they are coming to the UK to do.

If you are coming to the UK for short term study (less than six months) or for any of the above reasons, please don’t use the eGates and follow signs for ‘see an officer’ on your arrival into port.

International students

✓ Longer term students with a visa or a student biometric residence permit to allow you to study, can use the eGates X Short term students (up to 6 months) should not use the eGates as they need to see an officer for a stamp in their passport. This stamp gives them the permission needed for their studies.

For more information, please visit UK Border Force .

Please note that all passengers arriving at UK ports and airports will continue to be subject to full identity and security checks.

#useegates #fastertravel #egateuser

Please be informed transit at Brunei International Airport is currently not permitted. Guests are advised not to make bookings through a multiple city search that require a transit. Guests will not be permitted to board if travel restriction criteria and government approvals are not met. This is subject to ongoing review. For further information please click here .

Requests for a full refund into a RB credit voucher or rebooking to a new travel date is applicable for all existing or new flights booked for travel until 31 March 2022 . This only applies to guests on affected flights. Please contact your nearest RB Customer Service Centre for assistance.

Please note that during this time, print-at-home boarding passes are temporarily unavailable. Kindly proceed to check-in counters for entry/exit approval verification and boarding pass collection. Check-in counters at the airport open two (2) hours prior to scheduled departure. Online/mobile check-in remains unavailable for flights departing to Singapore. It is our guests' responsibility to ensure they meet the strict travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documentations to enter/depart any country. Without these, RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel inline with international air transport regulations. Visit our dedicated COVID-19 page for more information.

From 21 February 2022 , all fully vaccinated visa holders can travel to Australia without a travel exemption . However, all guests arriving in Australia who do not meet the criteria will be subjected to Australia's travel restrictions and state or territory quarantine requirements of the jurisdiction where they come into Australia. If you do not meet the criteria and wish to travel to Australia, please contact Royal Brunei Airlines to make arrangements. Please take note that you may be denied check-in if you do not meet the criteria.

Please note it is our guests' responsibility to ensure they read and meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents. Without this RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations.