The U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan is aware that several businesses have received emails from the address us.govd@rfqtend.net from an individual claiming to represent the U.S. Embassy “Tender Section” and requesting quotations for solar generators. This is a fraudulent email. The U.S. Embassy did not send this communication and is not associated with Olivia Caswell. Tips …
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The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees. These fee increases will now be effective on June 17, 2023. The application fee for visitor visas for business or tourism (B1/B2s), and other non-petition based NIVs such as student and exchange visitor visas, has increased from $160 to $185. The …
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Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (August 17, 2022) Location: Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the WHO’s determination). …
Read More» Location: Worldwide On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (June 14, 2022) Location: Worldwide Event: Effective Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. EDT, the CDC rescinded its Order requiring all airline or other aircraft passengers to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 to board any aircraft destined for …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (December 7, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: Effective 12:01 EST December 6, all air travelers aged two and above will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day prior to departure, or documentation of recovery in the past 90 …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (November 24, 2021) Location: Brunei Event: Enroll in or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). The U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan is conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments. Please log in to your STEP account to verify that your profile, phone numbers, email …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (November 2, 2021) Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan has resumed routine visa interviews and passport applications effective August 16. If you are planning to travel to the United States, please book an appointment online and visit the Embassy. For routine passport and citizenship services appointments, click here . For nonimmigrant visa services appointments, click here . Assistance: U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Simpang 336-52-16-9, Jalan …
Read More» Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (May 25, 2021) Location: Brunei Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return …
Read More» Waiver to the testing requirement may be granted by the CDC on an extremely limited basis when extraordinary emergency travel (like an emergency medical evacuation) must occur to preserve someone’s health and safety, and testing cannot be completed before travel. There are no waivers available for individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. Individuals – or …
Read More» Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (November 3, 2020) Location: Brunei Event: The Brunei Ministry of Health has confirmed 148 cases of COVID-19 in Brunei Darussalam. The Embassy urges all U.S. citizens in Brunei to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts. Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has announced plans to operate a commercial …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (June 15, 2020) Location: Brunei Event: Resumption of Routine Passport and Citizenship Services U.S. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan has resumed routine passport and citizenship services effective June 15. U.S. citizens can once again obtain Consular Reports of Birth Abroad and full-validity passports by applying …
Read More» There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists. Review your …
Read More» Generally, immediate family members may accompany passport or CRBA applicants to their appointment interviews at a U.S. embassy or consulate, and all minor children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Passport or CRBA applicants also have the option of being accompanied by an attorney at their appointment interview. Attendance by any third party, …
Read More» Location: Brunei, countrywide Event: The Government of Brunei Darussalam will commence full implementation of the Syariah Penal Code (SPC) on April 3, 2019. The full SPC introduces new judicial procedures and punishments, including, for certain offenses and under certain evidentiary circumstances, amputation of hands or feet and death by stoning. The SPC applies regardless of …
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