BRUNEI: Teen Life in Brunei!

🌴 Living in Brunei: What Teens Wish They Knew

Moving to Brunei? Here's the real talk – straight from other teens who’ve been through it.

🏠 Military Life & Moving

• Life here moves fast – most families are posted for just 2-3 years. That means lots of hellos... and goodbyes.
• Friendships can feel a bit temporary. But you’ll also meet people from all over the world.
• Missing home is normal – the snacks, the weather, your mates. But it does get easier.
• Stay open to new people – you’re not the only one figuring it out.🏫 School

BRUNEI: BFB Community Rental and Hire

BFB Community Rental and Hire

Istana Pantai - Welfare house by the beach - Available to book.

Video and Pictures of Istana Pantai on Social Media Prohibited.

BFB Welfare Contact Houses

Mumong Patio Bar - Private party bookings through NAAFI & AWS.

Chit Chat Community Centre Hall

Mumong Community Centre Hall

Portable Karaoke Rental

SSAFA - Smart Televisions For Hire

SSAFA - Car Seats For Hire

SSAFA - Carpet Cleaner For Hire

BFB Welfare Dongles

Power Jet Wash Hire 

PRI vehicle hire and IUS travel arrangements

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BRUNEI: BFB Community Resources

BFB Community Resources

Tuker Lines:

BFB Instagram Account

BFB Temple (near the Garrison gym)

Community Garden Hub

Garrison Pool

Garrison Gym and Spouses Circuit Classes

Education Centre

Mumong:

BFB Christian Centre - Church Service Schedules

BFB Coworking Hub

Squash Court @ Mumong

Flying Kukri's Clubhouse

SSAFA - Washing Machines at Mumong Community Centre

Mumong pool

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Brunei: Car wash options in Seria and KB

Seria

Kaya Berjaya Workshop

HP Auto Inspection & Service Centre

KB

Darwin's Carwash (In the Shell fuel station)

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BRUNEI: Pre - Departure Clinic *Next Date* - Wednesday, 01st July 2026, 1000 - 1100 hrs @ Chit Chat HIVE Office

COME ALONG! HIVE can offer support through your relocation

This session will cover the Good Conduct Certificate process, how to claim National Insurance Contribution credits, support whilst moving schools, plus much more - and a one stop checklist of things to add to your to do list before leaving British Forces Brunei!

This is a drop-in clinic, no appointment required.

For further information: www.internationalhive.blogspot.com

Simply search the labels: Brunei Unit Move or Relocation

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BRUNEI: SSO Support Pack - a complete guide for BFB families and those newly assigned to Brunei

SUPPORT SERVICE ORGANISATION (SSO) Support Pack

Support Service Organisation (SSO) Brunei has produced this complete resource pack to support BFB families and newly assigned service personnel and families moving to Brunei. The pack covers...

SFA information on entitlement, availability, CAAS bandings, type & the application process
Pets in SFA information & your obligations
March in and out information
Amah Process and your obligations
Rules and processes regarding visitors staying at your SFA

Plus much more! 

BRUNEI: BFB ID Card Registration

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Please see requirements for BFB ID Card Registration and visit to the SSO office on arrival to arrange for a BFB ID Card to be issued.

For further information please contact: BruneiGar-SpSvcs-HousingClk@mod.gov.uk

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BRUNEI: Leaving BFB soon? Things to add on your to-do list!

Are you moving back to the UK soon? Here are a few things to add on to your to-do list before leaving Brunei:

Application for Transfer of Residence relief (ToR1) Guidance - SPs should be aware of the application of transfer of residence relief (ToR1) when they are moving back to the UK on completion of their assignment. Individuals should get email when they apply for removal through agility. Please click the link below for Guidance
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/application-for-transfer-of-residence-relief-tor1

BRUNEI: New to Brunei? Useful social media pages to follow...

BFB Resources on Facebook…

⭐️ BFB Community Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/399693651487140/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

💜 BFB Husbands & Wives https://www.facebook.com/groups/266338930043946/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📻 BFBS Gurkha https://www.facebook.com/BFBSGurkha/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📻 BFBS Brunei https://www.facebook.com/BFBSBrunei?mibextid=LQQJ4d

📚 BFB Community Library https://www.facebook.com/groups/1162498561139499/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

📖🧸 BFB Children's Library & Toy Library Facebook & Instagram

📖 BFB Bookworms https://www.facebook.com/groups/598655438126413/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF

BRUNEI: Leaving Brunei soon? Remember to hand back your BFBS TV Box

The BFBS Office is open from 0900-1700 Monday to Friday.

For any queries, please email: brunei@bfbs.com

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BRUNEI: BFBS Viewing Equipment Agreement

BFBS VIEWING EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT

1.BFBS has provided you with satellite receiving equipment including a BFBS Set Top Box, Viewing Card, CAM Module, remote control, connecting leads and, where applicable, satellite dish or similar (hereinafter referred to in any combination as the “Equipment”).

2. The Equipment is loaned solely for personal use by you and your family members and only at the registered address. It belongs to BFBS and must be returned promptly when requested, at the end of a tour, posting or on March-out. It must not be disposed of, sold, lent, hired, given to any third party or taken with you. Failure to return the equipment when required, may result in a charge or conviction on your military record.

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BRUNEI: A Guide for Service Personnel & Families moving to Scotland

Are you leaving Brunei and posted to Scotland? Gov.scot have produced a service families guide covering all things Housing, Education, Healthcare, Employment and other useful information to get you started. Click HERE to access the full 17 page booklet.

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BRUNEI: Posted to Wales? Welcome to Wales guide for serving Armed Forces personnel and families

The Welsh Government Welcome to Wales guide for Serving Armed Forces Personnel & their families has been published to the Welsh Government website. 

To view the document in full please follow the link below:

Support for serving Armed Forces personnel and their families | GOV.WALES

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BRUNEI: Posted back to England? Check out the Welcome to England guide

Did you know that Welcome Guides have been produced to help Service families as they move across the UK or return from overseas?

The guides have been provided by the Nation States of the United Kingdom to explain what support and services are available to Service personnel and their families when they move between the Devolved Administrations or return from overseas. The guides include information on key topics such as housing, education, healthcare and employment.

The Welcome to England Guide can be accessed HERE . Other guides are also available via the Armed Forces Covenant website

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BRUNEI: Application for Transfer of Residence relief (ToR1) Guidance

SPs should be aware of the application of transfer of residence relief (ToR1) when they are moving back to the UK on completion of their assignment. Individuals should get email when they apply for removal through agility.

Please click the link below for Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/application-for-transfer-of-residence-relief-tor1

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BRUNEI: Departing Brunei and require a nursery place in the UK?

 

If you are leaving Brunei and require a child's Nursery place on arrival in the UK, please ensure you remember to take the Child's Birth Certificate with you in your hand luggage NOT your sea freight.

Nurseries cannot register children without a birth certificate. 

If the child is not registered, the Nursery cannot receive the correct funding from Kent County Council and you will not secure a place. 

Add this to your moving checklist!

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BRUNEI: International School Brunei (ISB) Information

There are two International Accredited secondary schools here in Brunei and both are located in the Capital Bandar Seri Begawan about 1.5 hours from BFB Garrison. 

Here you will find lots of information and links on the ISB Website https://www.isb.edu.bn in addition to their social media and YouTube pages: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isb_brunei/ | http://instagram.com/isb_seria

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/isb.brunei | https://www.facebook.com/isb.seria

Twitter: https://twitter.com/isb_brunei
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InternationalSchoolBruneiISB/

BRUNEI: Land Transport Department

 

LTD Belait District Branch
Jalan Setia Diraja
Belait KA1931
Brunei Darussalam

Tel : 3332 272

Services:

i) Registration and Licensing

Register of new vehicle
Issue / Renew of Vehicle Licence / Driving Licence
Endorsement of Foreign Driving License

ii) Processing applications:

Change of ownership
Finance (loan)
Ceased
Copy of the Registration Book
Change: colour, address and engine of vehicle
Retention of registration number (Identification mark)
Issuance of duplicate Registration Card/ Blue Card
Non-use and others related with vehicle license.

iii) Driving Test

High Way Code (HWC) Test
Test Drive (on the Road)
Road Safety Briefing (Endorsement and Just Passed)

Please Click HERE for more information.

Click here for more info. 

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BRUNEI: Motors

GHK Motors (Daihatsu, Jeep, Mitsubishi)

  

The franchise distributor for Mitsubishi and Daihatsu in Brunei Darussalam, GHK Motors Sdn Bhd is involved in the sales of motor vehicles, spare parts and operates workshops to provide maintenance and after-sales support to customers.

The company started with used and reconditioned cars, in 1973. It is now the franchise distributor of Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, MG and Maxus vehicles in Brunei Darussalam.

Contact number: +673 242 3423

Location: Km2, Perindustrian Complex Beribi, Jalan Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3978

Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu: 8:00am to 5:00pm
                            Fri: 8:00am to 12:00pm and 02:00pm to 05:00pm

                            Sat: 08:00am to 12:00pm
                            Sun: Closed

Visit Website  Facebook  Instagram

Happy Motoring (Honda)

Happy Motoring Co Sdn Bhd was registered on 19 Oct 1968 and incorporated as a limited company on 08th May 1979 dealing with Honda vehicles. The company became the exclusive distributor of Honda vehicles in Brunei Darussalam since July 1989.

It was one of the first car distributors to renovate a fully air-conditioned glass showroom located in Jalan Gadong back in 1991.

Later in 2005, the Gadong showroom was upgraded in line with Honda's new corporate identity. A new branch was opened in Kuala Belait in February 2007. A service centre is being planned to set up in Kuala Belait to serve the increasing Honda owners in Belait District.

Contact details: +673 242 8328

Address: Jalan Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan BE3519

Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
                            Sat - 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
                            Sun - Closed

Visit: Website, Facebook & Instagram

Roshjaya Motor (used cars)

Sale of Import & Local Used Cars

Contact details: +673 873 7778

Address: Lot 7421 no23 block B, Jalan jaya negara, Kuala Belait, kA1931, Brunei

Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat: 08:00 am to 17:30 pm

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BRUNEI: PRI Vehicle hire

 

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To hire, please scan the QR code above or click HERE.

You can also contact +673 833 0281.

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