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- Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Brunei
- Date: 16 Nov 1992 15:42:53 -0600
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- STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Brunei
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- Brunei - Consular Information Sheet
- November 13, 1992
-
- Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located on the third floor,
- Teck Guan Plaza, Jalan Sultan, in the capital city of Bandar Seri
- Begawan. The mailing address is American Embassy, Box B, APO AP
- 96440; telephone (673)(2)229-670.
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- Country Description: Brunei is a small Islamic Sultanate on the
- north coast of the island of Borneo. The capital, Bandar Seri
- Begawan, is the only major city. Tourist facilities are good, and
- generally available.
-
- Entry Requirements: Passports and visas are required. Visas must
- be obtained in advance. A visa is valid for three months and
- requires a $7.50 fee, an application form, two photos, a letter
- stating the purpose of the visit, itinerary, onward/return ticket
- and proof of sufficient funds. A yellow fever vaccination is needed
- if arriving from an infected area. For more information the
- traveler may contact the Embassy of the State of Brunei Darussalam,
- Suite 300, 2600 Virginia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037, tel.
- (202)-342-0159.
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- Medical Facilities: Hospital and medical services in Brunei are
- available, with good facilities. Doctors and hospitals often expect
- immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance
- is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental medical
- insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved useful. The
- international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease Control
- can be reached at (404) 332-4559 for additional useful health
- information.
-
- Information on Crime: The crime rate in Brunei is very low, and
- violent crime is rare. Useful information on guarding valuables and
- protecting personal security while traveling abroad is provided in
- the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad". It is
- available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
- Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
-
- Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
- illegal drugs are strict and convicted offenders can expect jail
- sentences and fines.
-
- Registration: Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy can
- obtain updated information on travel and security within the area.
-
- No. 92-093
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