June 2, 2021 With the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has issued updates to the Exit-Travel Application Guidelines, requiring outbound travellers to obtain mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. The additional condition, which comes into effect on August 1, applies to citizens and residents working abroad, transport operators, foreign workers returning to their country of origin for the purpose of mandatory contract leave and returning again to Brunei Darussalam (on a valid employment pass or dependent’s pass), and anyone exiting the country for business and other essential travel.