In its June 30 daily refresh, Travel.gc.ca added updated contact information and minor formatting changes to the Brunei Darussalam advisory. The risk level remains the lowest tier—“Take normal security precautions”—but the page now clarifies that Brunei’s e-arrival card, introduced in February, must be completed within 24 hours of entry rather than 48 hours as previously stated. While Brunei is not a major destination for Canadian expatriates, the change matters to energy-sector consultants flying into Bandar Seri Begawan to service offshore rigs. Employers should ensure travellers complete the online arrival card and carry proof of yellow-fever vaccination if transiting endemic countries, a requirement Bruneian border officials have begun enforcing more strictly. The advisory also notes harsher penalties for drug offences and reaffirms that Sharia-influenced laws apply to non-Muslims. As with all Gulf travel, female travellers are advised to dress modestly, and LGBTQ+ travellers should be aware of restrictive legislation. Consular services are provided by the Australian High Commission under a standing agreement, so Canadian citizens should register their presence and save the Australian mission’s 24/7 emergency number.
