importing pets
Contact the senior veterinary officer who is in charge of all importation of domestic pets into Brunei and request for the Import Permit Application form and the regulations relating to the importation of your pet.
Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3510 Tel: (+673) 238-0144 ext 310 Fax: (+673) 238-2226
- Fill in the details on the Import Permit Application form;
- Add an application letter stating why you want to bring in the pet;
- Attach copies of the animal's vaccination report confirming rabies cover and;
- Send together with B$7 to the Senior Veterinary Officer.
Once approved, a copy will be faxed or sent to you.
You will need the copy of the Import Permit for the airline to transport the animal. The original is kept at the airport to await the animal’s arrival.
Inform the Senior Veterinary Officer in good time when the animal is due to arrive, as a Government Inspector has to be waiting at the Cargo Terminal at the Brunei International Airport to receive the animal.
The licence costs B$5 and is to be renewed annually.
NB: Dog owners are required to have a dog licence in Brunei to protect the pet and its owners. Contact the Agriculture Department on where to obtain this license at an office nearest to you.
This is summarised. Very detailed and precise steps may be found here.