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Brunei
Brunei is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
Sharia Penal Code (phased since 2014, fully in force 2019). Theoretical death penalty for serious offenses; government has stated moratorium. Alcohol effectively banned (small personal allowance for non-Muslims on entry). Drug penalties severe. Same-sex relations criminal.
DO NOT BRING
Same-sex relations · Apostasy / insulting Islam · Drug trafficking
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4 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Brunei is small and tourist-friendly in practice — but written law is among the strictest in Southeast Asia.
- Public dress, PDA, and religious-respect rules apply to all visitors, not just Muslims.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Sharia Penal Code (2014, fully phased in 2019) introduced statutory penalties including stoning and amputation; government has publicly stated a de-facto moratorium on death sentences.
- Non-Muslim visitors over 17 may import a small personal alcohol quota on arrival (declare on form); it cannot be consumed in public.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.