BRUNEI: BFB UK Spouse Visa and Child Naturalisation Issue - Reporting Tool

BFB UK SPOUSE VISA AND CHILD NATURALISATION ISSUE - REPORTING TOOL 

1. Individuals who have recently applied for a UK Spouse Visa or Child Naturalisation are to complete the questionnaire by scanning the QR code below or by clicking this LINK. The aim of this toolkit is to help service personnel and families to fast track the application where possible.

2. If you have any questions or required further information on the UK Visa/Child naturalisation process, please email - 1RGR-RAO-CENTRAL-ADMINHUB@mod.gov.uk.

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BRUNEI: Authorisation for Carriage of Portable Electronic Devices

MS Form for the “Authorisation for Carriage of Portable Electronic Devices” on the CRO, as per JSP 440 guidelines.

A few key points to note:

• SPs holding Official PED are no longer required to complete a hard copy form. Instead, they must complete the electronic version via the MS Form link provided before traveling.
• Once submitted, both the Requester and Authoriser will automatically receive notifications with all relevant details.
• This process will be monitored, and if there are any incorrect details, the individual will be notified.

It’s essential that the notification is printed and carried by the individual while travelling.

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BRUNEI: Panaga School Pick-up and Drop-off Locations and Timing.

Please be advised that the timing for picking up students have changed. The new pickup times are as follows:

J16 – 06:35 AM
H15 – 06:40 AM
X2 – 07:00 AM
X1 – 07:10 AM

Please note that this timetable is our initial trial. If adjustments are necessary due to traffic conditions on the way to X1 and X2, we will inform you of the changes accordingly.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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BRUNEI: BFB Spousal Employment

In Dec 2024 the UK and Brunei Governments updated the Exchange of Notes (EoN), which included provision for increased employment opportunities for BFB spouses. BFB spouses are now eligible to be legally employed and hold a work visa (Green Card).

Spousal_Employment_Flow_Chart_BFB-OS provides a guidance regarding the process but it is the individuals’ responsibility to find a suitable job, apply and secure employment.

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BRUNEI: General Driving Standards

GENERAL DRIVING STANDARDS 

Reference:

A. BFB Standing Order 1007 Annex A dated 14 September 2022.

1. These Standing Orders require that all BFB personnel maintain the following standards when in charge of a vehicle, driving and/or travelling as a passenger in a vehicle. These standards apply in all locations in Brunei (whether on public roads, BFB establishments or elsewhere). Breach of these standards may lead to administrative action, disciplinary action, and/or Bruneian penalties or prosecution.

Germany: UK Mobile phone contracts whilst deployed in Germany

UK Mobile phone contracts / PAYG terms must be checked before deployment by SP to an EU country. EE, O2 and Vodaphone all offer slightly different practices for deployed SP.

Deployed SP and family members could be liable for higher charges. The provider could revoke the contract over Fair Use Policy violations.

EE, O2 and Vodaphone all offer slightly different practices for deployed SP.

BRUNEI: Regimental Accountant Office (RAO) - Operating Hours

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BRUNEI: Privately Owned Vehicle Regular Maintenance Checks

Recent data from RGR MT regarding RTC and RTC reporting indicates a significant number of incidents occurring in Brunei involving privately owned vehicles. The primary contributing factor to these incidents appears to be inadequate regular maintenance checks on such vehicles. It is the individual owner's responsibility to ensure that their vehicles are properly maintained. We encourage everyone to refer to the linked here which provides general guidance on how to perform maintenance checks on your own vehicle.

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BRUNEI: Discipline - DRINK DRIVING

1. Driving Whilst Under The Influence of Alcohol Or Drugs.

a. It is a Standing Orders (SO) offence in 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles to drive or be in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A Motor vehicle is defined as any mechanically propelled vehicle, including motorcycles.

b. All military personnel subject to service Law who is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol whilst in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle shall be required to provide the Service Police with a roadside breath sample.

c. Should the roadside breath sample indicate that the driver is over the proscribed alcohol limit, they will be arrested by the Service Police and they may be asked to provide a secondary sample (Blood or Urine) for laboratory analysis.

d. Anyone who is subject to service law and caught driving or in charge of a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol will be committing an offence contrary to the Armed Forces Act 2006 and will face disciplinary action.

Brunei: PCMF - Brush DJ: The free, award-winning app that makes brushing your teeth fun!

A free NHS approved App aimed at encouraging children with their brushing. There is a visual 2 minute timer and children can customise the colour and choice of music. There is also a section for appointment reminders and reminders to change toothbrush or toothbrush heads. And a section with age specific dental information.

Further information can be found on their website - https://www.brushdj.com/

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