How conservatively must I dress as a female traveller to Brunei?

According to Nihal Fashions, if you are travelling in Brunei as a woman, you need to dress conservatively in order to be respectful of local customs. Now that doesn't mean every inch of your body needs to be covered, it just means keeping your shoulders and knees covered.

1. Can females wear shorts in Brunei?
2. Is there a dress code in Brunei?
3. Is it compulsory to wear hijab in Brunei?
4. Do and don'ts in Brunei?
5. Can you drink alcohol in Brunei?
6. Is Brunei expensive?
7. Does Brunei speak English?
8. Is Brunei a 3rd world country?
9. Is Christianity allowed in Brunei?
10. Does Brunei have freedom of religion?
11. What is the religion of Brunei?

Can females wear shorts in Brunei?

No, you can't wear your short shorts. Yes, there are no nightclubs or bars.

Is there a dress code in Brunei?

Brunei is an Islamic country and as such, strict dress codes are in place. Tourists are advised to try to abide by the dress code, therefore women should have their arms and shoulders and knees covered. Muslim women wear a head scarf in public places and in government offices, but this is not necessary for visitors.

Is it compulsory to wear hijab in Brunei?

Clothing norms

Many muslim women in Brunei wear traditional head cover known as the tudong, also spelled as tudung. However, the government does not force women to cover up ( unlike what other Islamic countries do ).

Do and don'ts in Brunei?

Bruneians greet each other by lightly touching hands and then bringing the hand to the chest. ... Some people do not to shake hands with members of the opposite sex. You should not point with your fore finger; instead, use the thumb of your right hand with the four fingers folded beneath it.

Can you drink alcohol in Brunei?

Alcohol is completely forbidden. You cannot buy alcohol in Brunei and you cannot drink alcohol anywhere in public view in Brunei. However if you are a non-Muslim, you have an alcohol allowance for bringing alcohol across the border.

Is Brunei expensive?

Brunei has a reputation for being expensive for travellers. In some respects it is. When you compare the cost of travel in Brunei to somewhere like Vietnam, it is a little pricer. ... Just like in Vietnam, you can grab a meal for as little as $1, and a bus ride in Bandar Seri Begawan is 80 cents per journey.

Does Brunei speak English?

English is widely used as a business and official language and it is spoken by a majority of the population in Brunei, though some people have only a rudimentary knowledge of the language. ... The language of the courts is mainly English, though, just as in Malaysia, code-switching between English and Malay is common.

Is Brunei a 3rd world country?

Brunei has the second-highest Human Development Index among the Southeast Asian nations, after Singapore, and is classified as a developed country. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Brunei is ranked fifth in the world by gross domestic product per capita at purchasing power parity.

Is Christianity allowed in Brunei?

Restrictions on religious freedom

Christians in Brunei are not allowed to proselytise. Schools are not allowed to teach Christianity. If religious organisations fail to register, its members can be imprisoned. Teaching of non-Muslim religions in schools is prohibited.

Does Brunei have freedom of religion?

Islam is the state religion of Brunei, but freedom of religion is guaranteed. ... The state madh'hab of Islam is the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence of Sunni Islam. Most of Brunei's Muslim population subscribe to the Shafi'i school as well, and Shafi'i is a major source of law for the country.

What is the religion of Brunei?

Religion. Islam is the official religion of Brunei Darussalam as stated in the Brunei Constitution, with His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan as the head of the Islamic faith in the country. Thus Islam plays a central role in the life of every Muslim in Brunei Darussalam.