This section helps prepare an individual before visiting Brunei, such as learning the cultural etiquette, basic conversational phrases, and even some useful local contact numbers.
Brunei Greetings
Learn about some simple Brunei greetings.
Phone Apps
Useful Contact Numbers
Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei's Capital City)
This section links to the various local news media in Brunei.
This section informs the common scams and crimes to look out for when visiting Brunei.
Scams
Brunei travellers of all ages and backgrounds have been victims of scams overseas. Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.
Crime & Security
This section lists some recommended readings about Brunei.
Brunei by Now an energy-rich sultanate, for centuries a important trading port in the South China Sea, Brunei has taken a different direction than its Persian Gulf peers. Immigration is restricted, and Brunei's hydrocarbon wealth is invested conservatively, mostly outside the country. Today home to some 393,000 inhabitants and comprising 5,765 square kilometers in area, Brunei first appears in the historical record at the end of the 10th century. After the Spanish attack of 1578, Brunei struggled to regain and expand its control on coastal West Borneo and to remain within the trading networks of the South China Sea. It later fell under British sway, and a residency was established in 1906, but it took the discovery of oil in Seria in 1929 before the colonial power began to establish the bases of a modern state. Governed by an absolute monarchy, Bruneians today nonetheless enjoy a high level of social protection and rule of law. Ranking second (after Singapore) in Southeast Asia in terms of standards of living, the sultanate is implementing an Islamic penal code for the first time of its history. Focusing on Brunei's political economy, history and geography, this book aims to understand the forces behind Brunei's to-and-fro of tradition and modernisation.
Brunei Media, Internet and Telecommunications Complete Profile by Get all three comprehensive reports bundled into one for a complete media and communications profile of Brunei. An excellent source of practical information, this profile offers an extensive dialing guide with city codes, a listing of ISPs and Internet cafes, profiles of the major media outlets (with contact info ) and more.
Brunei Money and Banking by Money is a primary need when youOCOre on the road and has the potential to cause major stress. Get the upper hand with this informative report on currency, travelerOCOs checks, money wiring, ATMs, banks, and credit cards in Brunei."
Brunei Society and Culture Complete Report by Need to know it all? Our all-inclusive culture report for Brunei will get up to speed on all aspects of culture in Brunei, including lifecycle, religion, women, superstitions & folklore, sports, holidays & festivals, and etiquette.
Brunei Women In Culture, Business and Travel by Women often occupy different roles in a foreign culture. Avoid offensive assumptions and behavior by understanding the position of women in Bruneian society: their legal rights; access to education and health care; workforce participation; and their dating, marriage, and family life.
Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes: Brunei Darussalam 2020 (Second Round) Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request by This report contains the 2020 Peer Review Report on the Exchange of Information on Request of Brunei Darussalam.Electronic resources (e.g., databases, datasets, e-journals, e-books and streaming audio/video) provided by the SMU Libraries are governed by license agreements that restrict use to current students, faculty and staff of SMU and the Singapore Copyright Act.