About British High Commission Bandar Seri Begawan
2.01, 2nd Floor, Block D,Kompleks Bangunan Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah,Jalan Pretty
Bandar Seri Begawan
PO Box 2197
Brunei
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/brunei/british-high-commission-bandar-seri-begawan
Disabled access
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and the British High Commission in Brunei are keen to ensure that their buildings and services are fully accessible to disabled members of the public.
Wherever possible we have made our buildings and services accessible. Sometimes however, this is not possible due to security or other restrictions. In these situations we will endeavour to provide a service or access to a building in an alternative way to ensure equality of access for disabled people. To assist disabled visitors, we have set out below details of disabled access at the embassy. We hope this information is helpful.
General physical access
If you anticipate requiring assistance, please contact us in advance of your visit so that we can ensure that we are able to provide access for you.
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steps and staircases: all steps and staircases (including fire exits) have at least one set of rails. The main steps have rails on both sides
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lift: a lift is available for access to the British High Commission and British Council on the second floor
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parking: a disabled parking spot is available by arrangement
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floor coverings: floor coverings are safe and even
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handrails: widely available
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doors: if necessary, the security guards can assist in opening doors
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lighting: adequate throughout
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emergency/evacuation: procedures are in place to assist disabled persons in the event of emergency/evacuation
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telephones: accessible to wheelchair users
Access for visually impaired visitors
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signs: generally clear and easy to read. Floor designation inside the lift is in Braille
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emergency/evacuation: procedures are in place to assist disabled persons in such circumstances
Access for deaf/hard of hearing visitors
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microphones: are installed in all reception areas
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emergency/evacuation: procedures are in place to assist disabled persons in such circumstances
2024 Public holidays
The office will be closed on the following days in the calendar year for 2024:
| Date | Holiday |
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| 25 December (Wednesday) | Christmas Day |
| 26 December (Thursday) | Boxing Day |
2025 Public holidays
The office will be closed on the following days in the calendar year for 2025:
| Date | Holiday |
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| 1 January (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day |
| 29 January (Wednesday) | Chinese New Year |
| 24 February (Monday) | Brunei National Day |
| 3 March (Monday)* | First Day of Ramadhan |
| 31 March (Monday)* | First Day of Hari Raya |
| 1 April (Tuesday)* | Second Day of Hari Raya |
| 18 April (Friday) | Good Friday |
| 2 June (Monday)** | Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day |
| 9 June (Monday)* | Islamic Festival of sacrifice |
| 30 June (Monday)** | Islamic New Year |
| 15 July (Tuesday) | His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam’s Birthday |
| 8 September (Monday)** | Prophet Mohammad’s Birthday |
| 25 December (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| 26 December (Friday) | Boxing Day |
Holidays marked * are subject to change.
Holidays marked ** are in lieu.