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Travel
As you might expect, from the geographical location, Brunei is an ideal staging-post to visit countries within the region. Many personnel visit Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia , Singapore, Australia, Bali and New Zealand. All countries are in easy reach via a number of International Airlines from the Brunei International Airport (BIA) located in Bandar. For more local visits, Kota Kinabulu, Miri and Kuching provide excellent hotel and recreation facilities. On average a double room, with breakfast, in a 5 star hotel costs as little as GBP 25 per night. Most of the larger hotel chains now have Internet sites and with perseverance many bargain prices can be had. Most countries have ATM cash dispensers for obtaining local currencies. The preferred currency is the USD. Exchange rates vary but generally the best exchange rate can be found using USD 100 notes. An assisted travel package is available to all garrison members and their families. Full details/information of hotels are available from the Garrison Admin Office, Medicina Lines, on arrival.

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Movement to Brunei
It is the responsibility of your current unit to submit your application for flights to Brunei. On receipt of your AFA 10's and Medical Screening proforma, Brunei Garrison will allocate a SMQ and inform you, your unit, and Defence Passenger Reservation Centre,(DPRC), London about one month before your departure.

How this system works?
On receipt of a posting order, the Garrison Welfare and Housing Clerk from HQ Brunei Garrison will send personnel a Medical Screening Proforma, which is to be completed and returned to this unit or to MRS, HQ Brunei Garrison, BFPO 11. Not until the proforma has been received, and a quarter becomes available, will a family be called forward. On receipt of our notification and the application for flights, DPRC will forward all the necessary information you require apropos passports, medical, etc.

Unaccompanied Baggage (UB) can take up to seven weeks to reach Brunei, therefore you should ensure you have enough military dress, clothes and equipment to survive during the interim period.

The Royal Brunei Airways (RBA) flight will depart from London Heathrow, Terminal 3, Zone E. With a flight time of approximately 16 hours, (+ 7 or 8 hrs time difference depending on time of year), broken approximately half-way by a 40 minutes stop at Dubai, where you must disembark during the refueling process.

If there are any check-in problems on arrival at London Heathrow, travellers should contact the Civil Airport Detachment (Mob) 0770 586 736 for assistance. All flight Boarding Cards are issued at that desk. Upon arrival at the Brunei International Airport (BIA) you will be met by a member of the Movement Control Staff (MOVCON) and possibly a representative from your new unit, who will assist in the final journey to your relevant accommodation.

The journey from BIA to Seria and Kuala Belait (KB) takes about 75 minutes by car. A little longer by coach.

IMPORTING PRIVATE VEHICLES TO BRUNEI

Personnel should be aware that in order to register a private vehicle in Brunei they should familiarise themselves with the minimum registration specifications.  It is the owners responsibility to check what these are before considering the importation of a vehicle.  Although the specifications may change from time to time, the following is a basic guide:

     -     An approval permit should be sought before importing.

     -     The vehicle must not be older than 3 years from the date of first registration.

     -     The vehicle must be right hand drive.

     -     Windows must allow a minimum of 70% light.

     -     Headlights must be clear, signal lights yellow and brake lights red.

     -     Vehicles must be to factory specification and not modified in any way, including wheels and tyres.

     -     Vehicles over 1000cc must be equiped with a catalytic converter.

     -     Ensure that you are able to produce photographs taken from every side.

     -     Always retain a spare key.

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