Brunei or officially Brunei Darussalam with the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The country has a population of 442,000 and covers an area of 5765 square kilometres. Brunei is located on the island of Borneo. The South China Sea forms a natural border in the north. The rest of the country is surrounded by Malaysia. The Limbang Valley separates Malaysia and Brunei. The country is divided into two parts. The eastern part, Temburong, is largely undeveloped and accessible via the Temburong Bridge.
Short History of Brunei
In 1363, Sultan Awak Alak Betatar converted to Islam. This is considered to be the founding of the state of Brunei, but cannot be historically proven with certainty.
The first Europeans arrived in Brunei in the 17th century. Lively trade developed between the Europeans and the Bruneians. After a civil war with southern Spain, Brunei began to decline. This was due to disputes over the succession to the throne, the increasing dominance of Europe and piracy. Parts of Brunei fell to the British.
Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888. The Sultan was assisted by British advisers, whose advice he had to follow except in matters of religion.
Oil was discovered in Brunei in 1929 and production began three years later. Brunei became the third largest oil producer in the Commonwealth. During the Second World War, Brunei was occupied by the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. A civilian government under Sultan Omar Ali Sifuddin III returned to power in 1946.
In the 1950s, oil was discovered off the coast of Brunei. In 1959, Brunei's first constitution was adopted, not entirely voluntarily as the British put pressure on the Sultanate. However, Britain retained sovereignty over the country's defence and foreign policy. Otherwise, Brunei was granted self-government and free elections were held. The opposition People's Party won almost all the seats, but the Sultanate refused to cooperate. In 1962, the People's Party staged a revolt, which was crushed by British troops. As a result, the People's Party was banned.From 1979, Brunei took over responsibility for internal security and finally became independent in 1984. Since then, Brunei has been a Malay-Islamic monarchy that cracks down on critics and, as a rentier state, provides well for the elite and middle class in particular.
Political System of Brunei
Brunei is an absolute monarchy. Sultan Hassan al-Bolkiah has been the sole ruler since 1967. He holds all state power and jurisdiction. This is laid down in the constitution of 1959, which has been amended several times, but the essence has remained intact. The only fundamental right in Bunei is the right to worship freely. Neither men nor women have the right to vote. The Sultan is not only the sole ruler, but has also filled important government posts with family members.
The Sultan has the right to appoint an heir to the throne; if he fails to do so, a succession council meets after his death to appoint a new Sultan.
Following the banning of the Brunei People's Party, there were no political parties until 1985. Since then, parties have been allowed to form again, but they require the permission of the Minister of Home Affairs, who can revoke it at any time. There are only a few small parties in Brunei, which are tolerated only because they give the appearance of democracy abroad.
Entering the Schengen Area from Brunei with ETIAS
Entering the Schengen area with ETIAS is simple and takes just a few minutes. The only requirement is that the applicant has internet access and a suitable terminal. If you do not have this, you can ask a friend or acquaintance to complete the application on your behalf.
The most important tool is your passport. You will probably need to take a photo of it and upload it to ETIAS. However, this does not exempt you from due diligence as there is no guarantee that the application will be verified.
All data must be entered carefully by the applicant in the form. Any discrepancies may invalidate the application. The security questions are also important. Answering one of these questions in the affirmative will not necessarily result in rejection of the application, but may result in a longer processing time.
Once the fee has been paid, the application is sent and usually processed within a few hours. In some cases it may take several days, so it is not advisable to submit the application the day before departure.
An ETIAS application is valid for three years from the date of issue and entitles the holder to enter the country for 90 days in any 180-day period.
An approved ETIAS application does not guarantee entry. The final decision is always taken by the border official upon entry into the Schengen area.
ETIAS makes travel from Brunei safer
ETIAS may be inconvenient and time-consuming, but it is necessary. Time and again, terrorists manage to enter the Schengen area from abroad and plan attacks. With the new ETIAS system, they will no longer be able to do so so easily, as they will be intercepted at the border. This will make the Schengen area safer for travellers from Brunei and for residents as a whole.
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Brunei or officially Brunei Darussalam with the capital Bandar Seri Begawan. The country has a population of 442,000 and covers an area of 5765 square kilometres. Brunei is located on the island of Borneo. The South China Sea forms a natural border in the north. The rest of the country is surrounded by Malaysia. The Limbang Valley separates Malaysia and Brunei. The country is divided into two parts. The eastern part, Temburong, is largely undeveloped and accessible via the Temburong Bridge.
Short History of Brunei
In 1363, Sultan Awak Alak Betatar converted to Islam. This is considered to be the founding of the state of Brunei, but cannot be historically proven with certainty.
The first Europeans arrived in Brunei in the 17th century. Lively trade developed between the Europeans and the Bruneians. After a civil war with southern Spain, Brunei began to decline. This was due to disputes over the succession to the throne, the increasing dominance of Europe and piracy. Parts of Brunei fell to the British.
Brunei became a British protectorate in 1888. The Sultan was assisted by British advisers, whose advice he had to follow except in matters of religion.
Oil was discovered in Brunei in 1929 and production began three years later. Brunei became the third largest oil producer in the Commonwealth. During the Second World War, Brunei was occupied by the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. A civilian government under Sultan Omar Ali Sifuddin III returned to power in 1946.
In the 1950s, oil was discovered off the coast of Brunei. In 1959, Brunei's first constitution was adopted, not entirely voluntarily as the British put pressure on the Sultanate. However, Britain retained sovereignty over the country's defence and foreign policy. Otherwise, Brunei was granted self-government and free elections were held. The opposition People's Party won almost all the seats, but the Sultanate refused to cooperate. In 1962, the People's Party staged a revolt, which was crushed by British troops. As a result, the People's Party was banned.From 1979, Brunei took over responsibility for internal security and finally became independent in 1984. Since then, Brunei has been a Malay-Islamic monarchy that cracks down on critics and, as a rentier state, provides well for the elite and middle class in particular.
Political System of Brunei
Brunei is an absolute monarchy. Sultan Hassan al-Bolkiah has been the sole ruler since 1967. He holds all state power and jurisdiction. This is laid down in the constitution of 1959, which has been amended several times, but the essence has remained intact. The only fundamental right in Bunei is the right to worship freely. Neither men nor women have the right to vote. The Sultan is not only the sole ruler, but has also filled important government posts with family members.
The Sultan has the right to appoint an heir to the throne; if he fails to do so, a succession council meets after his death to appoint a new Sultan.
Following the banning of the Brunei People's Party, there were no political parties until 1985. Since then, parties have been allowed to form again, but they require the permission of the Minister of Home Affairs, who can revoke it at any time. There are only a few small parties in Brunei, which are tolerated only because they give the appearance of democracy abroad.
Entering the Schengen Area from Brunei with ETIAS
Entering the Schengen area with ETIAS is simple and takes just a few minutes. The only requirement is that the applicant has internet access and a suitable terminal. If you do not have this, you can ask a friend or acquaintance to complete the application on your behalf.
The most important tool is your passport. You will probably need to take a photo of it and upload it to ETIAS. However, this does not exempt you from due diligence as there is no guarantee that the application will be verified.
All data must be entered carefully by the applicant in the form. Any discrepancies may invalidate the application. The security questions are also important. Answering one of these questions in the affirmative will not necessarily result in rejection of the application, but may result in a longer processing time.
Once the fee has been paid, the application is sent and usually processed within a few hours. In some cases it may take several days, so it is not advisable to submit the application the day before departure.
An ETIAS application is valid for three years from the date of issue and entitles the holder to enter the country for 90 days in any 180-day period.
An approved ETIAS application does not guarantee entry. The final decision is always taken by the border official upon entry into the Schengen area.
ETIAS makes travel from Brunei safer
ETIAS may be inconvenient and time-consuming, but it is necessary. Time and again, terrorists manage to enter the Schengen area from abroad and plan attacks. With the new ETIAS system, they will no longer be able to do so so easily, as they will be intercepted at the border. This will make the Schengen area safer for travellers from Brunei and for residents as a whole.