U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Brunei. Brunei is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Brunei scores 88/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Brunei Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Brunei destination assessed, Bandar Seri Begawan scores highest (88/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Brunei: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Brunei destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Brunei safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2013 | 0.5 / 100k | 98 | World Bank Open Data (2013) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 3.6 / 100k | 90 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Brunei safety FAQ
Is Brunei safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Brunei Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Brunei averages 88/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Brunei?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bandar Seri Begawan currently scores highest at 88/100 (Very Safe).
Where does this Brunei safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.