Newsgroups: wstd.travel.advisories
From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Brunei
Organization: The World @ Software Tool & Die
Distribution: wstd
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 17:58:36 GMT
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.

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.

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.

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