Brunei Darussalam Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Brunei Darussalam carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccine not needed from US, but required if coming from countries with yellow fever risk or long layovers there
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Stay up-to-date on routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling
Hepatitis A
Consider hepatitis A vaccine, especially if visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or eating street food
Hepatitis B
Get hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't been vaccinated before
Measles
Get MMR vaccine - measles cases are rising worldwide. Infants 6-11 months need early vaccination.
Typhoid
Get typhoid vaccine, especially if visiting smaller cities, rural areas, or staying with friends/relatives
Japanese Encephalitis
Consider Japanese encephalitis vaccine if staying long-term, doing outdoor activities in rural areas, or uncertain about your activities
Rabies
Rabies risk is low in Brunei. Consider pre-exposure vaccine only if you'll have high-risk animal contact or limited access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine not needed from US, but required if coming from countries with yellow fever risk or long layovers there
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
993
Medical / Ambulance
991
Fire
995
U.S. Embassy
+673-238-4616
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.