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10 ASIAN TOURISM GUIDE 2012/2013Brunei Tourism/David Kirkl<strong>and</strong>Brunei’s many beautiful mosques are a draw for touriststherapy at Yayasan Shopping Complex, then sit down forlunch just across the road at Italian restaurant Fratini’s,where ver<strong>and</strong>ah seats offer great views of Kampong Ayer.After lunch, visit Brunei’s Art Gallery of B<strong>and</strong>ar SeriBegawan <strong>and</strong> the Water Village, as well as the Arts <strong>and</strong>H<strong>and</strong>icrafts Centre, which is just a short stroll from thewaterfront district. There, Brunei’s traditional h<strong>and</strong>icraftsbrocades, silverware <strong>and</strong> woven baskets are on display.Recharge with a tea break at Tarindak d’Seni, a restaurantlocated on the first floor of the Arts <strong>and</strong> H<strong>and</strong>icraftsCentre.Impressive lunch for clients Kaizen Sushi Restaurant inKiarong Complex, B<strong>and</strong>ar Seri Begawan serves Japanesecuisine against a great view of Kampong Ayer. The restaurantis spacious <strong>and</strong> tastefully decorated – ideal for abusiness lunch with important clients.Lunch on your own Located within Yayasan Complex,the air-conditioned Nyonya Restaurant serves an extensivevariety of Indian, Chinese <strong>and</strong> Malay dishes that areare excellent value for money.Late nights Nightlife options are scant in Brunei <strong>and</strong>most shopping outlets close by 21.30. Make up for thisby organising a private party in your hotel room, a hotelfunction room or restaurant.Electricity Socket type. Voltage is 240V AC at 50 cyclesper second. St<strong>and</strong>ard three-pin square plugs <strong>and</strong> sockets.Visa requirementsForeigners entering Brunei for employment must havethe appropriate visa <strong>and</strong> employment pass prior to theirarrival. Their spouses <strong>and</strong> children (under 18 years old)are required to obtain dependents’ passes. A 72-hourtransit visa issued on arrival is available at B$5 nett perpassport.Visa requirements by nationalityNationalityVisa requirementUS90-day entry with no visaAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, 30-day entry with no visaDenmark, Finl<strong>and</strong>, France,Germany, Greece, Irel<strong>and</strong>, Italy,Malaysia, Malta, Netherl<strong>and</strong>s,New Zeal<strong>and</strong>, Norway, Oman,Pol<strong>and</strong>, Portugal, Singapore,South Korea, Romania, Spain,Sweden, United Arab Emirates,UKAustralia, KuwaitVisa-on-arrival for visits notexceeding 30 daysBahrain, QatarVisa-on-arrival for visits notexceeding 14 daysCanada, Indonesia, Japan, 14-day entry with no visaMaldives, Peru, Philippines,Switzerl<strong>and</strong>, Thail<strong>and</strong>, VietnamChinaVisa-on-arrival (14 days) onlyfor tourists h<strong>and</strong>led by travelagents. Those on business visitsrequire sponsors or counterpartsin Brunei Darussalam.Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs & TradeImportant contactsNTOBrunei Tourism is a department under the Ministry ofIndustry <strong>and</strong> Primary Resources. It is headed by MarianiHj Sabtu, acting director.Brunei Tourism has marketing representation officesin China, Hong Kong, Australia <strong>and</strong> New Zeal<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong>its main target markets are Malaysia, Singapore, China,Hong Kong, Australia, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>, the UK, WesternEurope, the Middle East <strong>and</strong> other regional markets inASEAN <strong>and</strong> the Far East.Brunei generally targets the mature <strong>and</strong> well-travelledmarket segments, <strong>and</strong> through its promotional activitieswants to project Brunei as a safe, wholesome <strong>and</strong> familyfriendlydestination.Its principal attractions revolve around its natural, cultural,heritage <strong>and</strong> Islamic <strong>tourism</strong> offerings, without forgettingthe opulence of its accommodation <strong>and</strong> the qualityof its world class golf, diving <strong>and</strong> meeting facilities.Tel: (67-3) 238-2822/(67-3) 238-2832Fax: (67-3) 238-2824www.brunei<strong>tourism</strong>.travelTravel trade associationsThe Association of Travel Agents Bruneiwww.bruneitravelagents.org.bnBrunei Association of Hotelswww.hotelsofbrunei.comCompiled by S PuvaneswaryAll <strong>information</strong> is correct at press time