# Brunei travel eSIM guide > Brunei SIM guide: AITI's passport registration code, DST's Easi Tourist SIM at BND 15, Progresif eSIMs, the e-arrival declaration and local-law notes for phones. Page: https://esimnest.com/brunei/guide/ Brunei is one of the easier places in South-East Asia to get a visitor SIM on paper: the national regulator's rules say a tourist needs only a valid original passport, and DST sells a prepaid SIM that it says is available exclusively to international visitors. The second operator, Progresif, offers eSIM with registration. Before travelling, an e-arrival declaration is expected, and the UK Foreign Office highlights several local laws that matter to someone carrying a phone. This guide combines the regulator's own pages, the two operators' pages and the UK Foreign Office, and states what each says. By eSimNest Team. Facts last checked 2026-10-02 against the sources listed at the end. ## Registration since 2024: what a tourist hands over The Authority for Infocommunications Technology Industry, AITI, says its Code of Practice has made the recording of subscriber details compulsory for licensed mobile service providers since 4 September 2024. For tourists and visitors, AITI's page lists one document: a valid original passport from the country of origin. Citizens and permanent residents use identity cards, and foreign workers use a green identity card or a passport with an employment pass. Registration is done in person at the provider's or an authorised reseller's storefront, or online through the provider's platform. People must be at least 12 years old with valid national identification, and for younger children a parent or guardian registers the SIM. The page does not state deadlines or penalties, so do not buy a SIM from an unlicensed seller. Carry the original passport, not a photocopy or a photo on a phone. ## DST's Easi Tourist SIM DST's Easi Tourist page describes a package costing BND 15 valid for 7 days from activation, with 3 GB of local data and BND 3 of bonus credit for local calls and SMS. DST says it is exclusively available to international visitors and markets it as the nation's number one tourist SIM. The page directs buyers to an online order portal and to branch locations through a store locator; it does not mention airport counters or ID rules, so confirm both. DST's homepage describes Easi Tourist and a Travel eSIM, and says 5G is available on eligible plans. The Travel eSIM is a separate product: DST describes it as a prepaid international data roaming service for Easi and Mobi customers, bought in the MyDST app, with regional packs for Asia, Europe and other areas. It is for DST customers travelling abroad, not for visitors arriving in Brunei, so do not confuse the two. ## Progresif and eSIM registration Progresif's eSIM page says new customers get an eSIM free upon successful registration, existing customers pay a one-time BND 10 to switch from a physical SIM and a replacement costs BND 5. It says all its prepaid and postpaid plans are available as eSIM, that setup uses a QR code emailed during registration, and that a switch can be done online or in a store. It lists iPhone XS to iPhone 16, recent Samsung Galaxy S, Google Pixel 3 and later and some other devices as supported. Progresif's prepaid page we opened lists a BND 10 plan with BND 10 of pre-loaded credit and flexible add-ons, without data allowances or visitor-specific terms. We therefore do not describe a Progresif tourist plan; ask a store. Because registration is mandatory, expect the passport check described above even for an eSIM. ## The e-arrival declaration and entry rules The UK Foreign Office says visitors must submit an e-arrival declaration form before travelling, as it may be requested at check-in, and complete a Health Declaration Form before or on arrival through the Ministry of Health. It says British citizens can visit for up to 90 days without a visa, that a passport must be valid for at least six months beyond arrival and that yellow fever certificates may be needed from affected countries. Entry rules vary by nationality. It adds a warning on overstaying, with penalties including detention and caning. Because both forms need an internet connection, do them at home and keep the confirmations offline. ## Local laws that matter to a phone The UK Foreign Office says public criticism of the royal family causes great offence and may result in legal action, that possession of pornography is illegal and that during Ramadan it is against the law to be seen eating or drinking in public during fasting hours. A visitor's phone can hold or post content that touches these rules, so think before sharing or storing sensitive material. These are descriptions of the Foreign Office's advice, not legal advice. The same page lists severe penalties for drug offences and a ban on firearms, ammunition, explosives and fireworks. It also warns of saltwater crocodiles near rivers and beaches and of venomous snakes, so tell someone your route before an outdoor trip. ## Emergency numbers The UK Foreign Office lists 991 for an ambulance, 993 for police, 995 for fire and 998 for search and rescue in Brunei. DST's Easi Tourist includes bonus credit for local calls and SMS, so a voice-capable plan is available, and a test call to a local number after activation is the way to confirm it. Our Brunei plan page is an alternative if you prefer data before you land. Emergency calls: Many travel eSIMs carry data only, and a data-only profile may not place a normal phone call. Keep a voice-capable SIM for emergencies, such as your home SIM or a local plan, and save the local emergency number from this guide. Plans and current prices for Brunei: [eSIM for Brunei](https://esimnest.com/brunei/). ## Questions ### What do I need to register a SIM in Brunei? AITI's page says tourists and visitors need a valid original passport from their country of origin. Registration has been compulsory since 4 September 2024. ### How much is DST's tourist SIM? At the time of checking, Easi Tourist cost BND 15 for 7 days with 3 GB of data and BND 3 of bonus credit, exclusively for international visitors. ### Can I get an eSIM? Progresif says new customers get an eSIM free on registration, and its plans are available as eSIM. DST's Travel eSIM is for its own customers travelling abroad. ### Do I need an arrival form? The UK Foreign Office says visitors must submit an e-arrival declaration before travelling and complete a Health Declaration Form. ### Is there 5G in Brunei? DST says 5G is available on eligible plans. We did not find a regulator coverage report. ### What are the emergency numbers? The UK Foreign Office lists 991 for ambulance, 993 for police, 995 for fire and 998 for search and rescue. ### Can I use my phone during Ramadan? The UK Foreign Office's Ramadan advice concerns eating, drinking and smoking in public during fasting hours and does not mention phones. ## Sources - [AITI: mobile prepaid SIM registration](https://www.aiti.gov.bn/regulatory/mobile-prepaid-sim/) - [DST: Easi Tourist](https://dst.com.bn/easi-tourist/) - [DST: Travel eSIM](https://dst.com.bn/travelesim/) - [DST: homepage](https://www.dst.com.bn) - [Progresif: eSIM](https://www.progresif.com/mobile-esim/) - [Progresif: prepaid plan](https://www.progresif.com/plan/prepaid.html) - [GOV.UK: Brunei entry requirements](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei/entry-requirements) - [GOV.UK: Brunei safety and security](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei/safety-and-security) - [GOV.UK: Brunei getting help](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei/getting-help)