Brunei Darussalam Hotel
Consular Section
Brunei Darussalam BS 8675 ... Negara Brunei Darussalam ... For additional information: Brunei Consular Sheet Information WHAT CONSULAR OFFICERS CANNOT DO: Consular officers cannot act as travel agents, banks, lawyers, investigators, or law enforcement officers. Please do not expect them to find you employment, get you residence or driving permits, act as interpreters, search for missing luggage, or settle disputes with hotel managers. They can, however, tell you how to get help on these and other matters. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Negara Brunei Darussalam (the country’s official name, meaning “Abode of Peace”) is one of the most ancient kingdoms in Asia. Early Chinese records mention a certain kingdom referred to as “Po-lo,” “Po-ni,” and “Puni.” The present Sultan is the 29th in a line dating from Sultan Muhammad, who converted to Islam in 1514. From 1888 to 1983, Brunei was a protectorate of the United Kingdom. In 1959, Brunei became a self-governing constitutional monarchy, with the British retaining responsibility for the country’s foreign affairs and defense. Brunei became fully independent on January 1, 1984 at which time, the American Consulate General (established only 12 days earlier) was elevated to Embassy status. Brunei’s capital and largest city is Bandar Seri Begawan. Formerly known as Brunei Town, the capital was renamed to honor the present Sultan's father in 1970. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. AIDS test required for work permits; tests taken in the U.S. are not acceptable. For more information, contact the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam, 3520 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/237-1838) or Brunei Darussalam Permanent Mission to the U.N., 711 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-3465). ... [Read More]
M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Greece’s Central Bank stepped up measures to counter money laundering, as part of its effort to cooperate with an investigation by authorities in Belgrade into the illegal transfer of funds abroad during the rule of former Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, an alleged war criminal. There have been several arrests for money laundering since January 2002. These involve the Greek owners (and their spouses) of vessels transporting cocaine from Colombia and other Western Hemisphere countries. The guilty parties received five-year sentences. Legitimate businesses can be seized if used to launder drug money. The government recently seized a hotel that was used as a cutting mill and storage facility for drugs. As Greece is becoming a major gateway for illegal narcotics to the Balkans, Western Europe and the United States, the amount of assets seized has steadily increased. ... [Read More]
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