Arrivals
- Sungai Tujoh – 2020-01-23 from Malaysia, 45 min
Brunei takes about 45 minutes, mainly due to looking for the right buildings and being sent
between them. We get a VES, that is a vehicle import/export document that is valid for multiple entries and exits during three months. A very quick vehicle inspection is done.
- CIQ Pandaruan – 2020-01-24 from Malaysia, 5 min
Just passports stamped. Car documents not looked at. We got 30 days only.
- Mengkalap – 2020-02-06 from Malaysia, 10 min
Immigration in Brunei was smooth, customs wanted to see our IDP and insurance and confiscated our beer because import of alcohol in Brunei is not allowed for transit, only for entry.
- Kuala Lurah – 2020-02-07 from Malaysia, 5 min.
Experiences: very smooth border crossing. Only passports stamped.
Departures
- Kuala Lurah – 2020-01-24 to Malaysia, 5 min
Passports stamped and VES scanned.
- Mengkalap – 2020-01-24 to Malaysia, 5 min
Experiences: passports stamped and VES scanned. Car documents were not asked for.
- CIQ Pandaruan – 2020-02-06 to country: Malaysia, 5 min
Exit from Brunei was smooth.
- Sungai Tujoh – 2022-04-24 to Malaysia, 45 min
The process took about 45 minutes for Brunei. Immigrationwas done in a matter of seconds. A superficious vehicle inspection was done. We then got a VES, a multiple vehicle entry document valid for 3 months. You can also create a VES yourself in advance on the internet. We had arranged insurance in advance.
Fuel
Readily available an inexpensive: diesel BRD 0.30 per liter
Insurance
Malaysian insurance with also valid in Brunei.
Roads
Usually good, some potholes.
Money
ATMs in shopping malls, credit cards are widely accepted.
Corruption and crime
No incidents