How to get a Brunei Darussalam visa from Central African Republic
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Central African passport holders travelling to Brunei Darussalam.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Brunei Darussalam.
Business visa
Processing time3 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$20
Tourist visa
Processing time3 working days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$20
Application requirements
Documents Central African applicants need to provide.
- A Central African Republic passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 50 mm) taken in gray background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Brunei tourist visa is available to Central Africans traveling to the country for tourism purposes.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- At point of entry, an appropriate immigration pass will be endorsed on the travel document and one should aware on the period of stay allowed in Brunei Darussalam.
Extension of social visit, professional visit or business visit while in Brunei Darussalam can be applied directly to the Visa, Visit and Diplomatic Section, Department of Immigration and National Registration.
- Currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Brunei Darussalam is BND 15,000.
- Immigration offenses, including overstay of your visa, are punishable by jail sentence, fines, and caning.
- Proof of sufficient funds in the form of a bank statement or cash. Foreigners are required to have B$80–160 per day to cover their daily expenses.
- Brunei has imposed HIV/AIDS travel restrictions as part of a ban on communicable diseases. The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Brunei Darussalam requires all travelers entering Brunei to fill out a Health Declaration Card and submit it to the Officer-In-Charge (MOH) upon disembarkation.
- You may be subjected to a medical examination upon arrival in Brunei Darussalam.
- Travelers may be quarantined if infected or suspected to be infected with an infectious disease or if travelers have had contact with such a person.
- Brunei adheres to conservative Islamic social values, and Ethiopians are advised to learn and respect local customs and traditions.
- Any public criticism of the Sultan or other members of the Royal Family, Syariah Law, or Islam is illegal and punishable under Bruneian law.
- Under Brunei’s Syariah Penal Code, it is also an offense to consume any food, drink, or tobacco in public during the fasting hours of Ramadan.
- Gambling is illegal in Brunei.
- You should consult a guide book or other travel information on Brunei for more information about respecting local cultural norms.
- Alcohol cannot be purchased legally in Brunei. However, two liters of spirits/wine and 12 cans of beer may be imported by non-Muslim adults for personal consumption in private.
Business visa
- Central Africans can apply for the Brunei business visa if they intend to travel for business purposes.
- Travelers are required to provide an air ticket. The air ticket must be confirmed for the complete round trip.
- Travelers must provide a covering letter from the host company.
- The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions:
- It must also mention the details of the traveler's stay in the country.
- It must contain the traveler's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.
- Applicants are also required to provide a bank statement.
- The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria:
- It must reflect sufficient balance in the savings bank account.
- It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.
- A letter of invitation from the host company in Brunei Darussalam must be provided.
- The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria:
- It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
- It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
- It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.
Where to apply
Brunei Darussalam embassy & visa application centers in Central African Republic.
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AddressBrunei currently does not maintain an embassy in Central African Republic. Citizens of Central African Republic are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.
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Frequently asked questions
How wealthy is Brunei
Brunei ranks 29th in the world by nominal GDP per capita (28,278 US$).
Can you drink alcohol in Brunei
Brunei's strict sharia law bans the sale of alcohol. But it's not all bad news for drinkers: Non-Muslims over the age of 17 have a generous duty free allowance. You can bring two litres of liquor or 12 cans of beer into the country every 48 hours.
Is it safe to visit Brunei
With ultra-low crime rates (apart from the occasionally petty theft), solo travelers always feel safe in Bandar Seri Begawan at all times of the day and night. While visitors still need to use their common sense, Brunei is much safer compared to its neighbors.
Is Brunei tap water safe to drink
Never drink tap water unless you've verified that it's safe (many parts of Brunei have modern treatment plants). BSB's tap water is considered safe to drink.
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