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BORDER GUIDES

Brunei–Malaysia land border guide.

Use this guide before a road trip between Brunei, Miri, Limbang, Lawas or Sabah. It brings the practical border information together in one place, while official government websites remain the source for immigration, customs and vehicle requirements.

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Start with the documents, then check the road.

  1. 1
    Check passports and entry requirements

    Make sure every traveller has the documents required for their nationality and travel status.

  2. 2
    Complete any required online forms

    Depending on your direction and status, this may include Brunei E-Arrival, Brunei EES, Malaysia MDAC or Sarawak VMS.

  3. 3
    Check your vehicle documents

    Keep registration, insurance and any vehicle pass or QR code ready before reaching the checkpoint.

  4. 4
    Check the correct BorderKu direction

    A crossing can be clear one way and busy the other way. Use the arrow that matches your actual journey.

  5. 5
    Leave time for border processing

    A clear approach road does not guarantee that immigration or customs counters will have no wait.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT BORDER

Which land crossing should you use?

Start with your destination. These are the route names travellers commonly use on Brunei and Malaysian road journeys.

1
BRUNEI ↔ MIRI

Sungai Tujoh / Sungai Tujuh

The main land crossing for journeys between Belait/Brunei and Miri, Sarawak.

2
BRUNEI ↔ LIMBANG

Kuala Lurah / Tedungan

Commonly used for Bandar Seri Begawan and western Brunei journeys to Limbang.

3
TEMBURONG ↔ LIMBANG

Ujung Jalan / Pandaruan

The Temburong–Limbang crossing, also commonly referred to by the Malaysian name Pandaruan.

4
TEMBURONG ↔ LAWAS

Labu / Mengkalap

The eastern Temburong crossing used for Lawas and onward journeys toward Sabah.

5
SARAWAK ↔ SABAH

Sindumin / Merapok

The Sarawak–Sabah land connection relevant to longer Borneo road journeys beyond Lawas.

CROSSING REQUIREMENTS

What to check before reaching the border.

Requirements depend on who is travelling, the vehicle being used and which country you are entering. The list below is a practical checklist, not a substitute for official immigration or customs advice.

02

Entering Brunei: E-Arrival

Visitors who are required to complete Brunei's E-Arrival Card should do so through the official Brunei immigration portal. The official guidance asks for a valid passport, travel information and accommodation details.

Brunei E-Arrival portal ↗
03

Brunei land travel: EES

Brunei's Exit and Entry System is used for land-border travel-pass transactions. Prepare your traveller and vehicle details before the journey.

Brunei EES portal ↗
04

Entering Malaysia: MDAC

If the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card applies to your travel status, use only the official Immigration Department portal. The official form is for trips within three days of submission.

Official MDAC portal ↗
05

Foreign vehicles entering Sarawak: VMS

The Royal Malaysian Customs VMS page states that drivers or owners of foreign vehicles must apply for a Malaysian Vehicle Pass and have the QR code scanned when entering and exiting Malaysia.

VMS Sarawak ↗
06

Vehicle documents

Keep registration, insurance and relevant permits available. Check that names, registration numbers and passport details match the applications you completed online.

Brunei Land Transport ↗
TRAVEL TIPS

Small checks that can make a border trip easier.

Check your direction, not only the border name.

Miri → Brunei may be busy while Brunei → Miri is clear. BorderKu keeps the two directions separate.

Check again before the final approach.

Conditions can change while you are driving. If someone else is travelling with you, let the passenger check BorderKu safely.

Keep QR codes and documents easy to reach.

A screenshot can be useful as a backup, but use the current official portal or document whenever an officer asks for it.

Do not read a green road as “zero border wait”.

Google can see road traffic. It cannot directly see how long immigration or customs processing is taking behind the gate.

Expect school holidays and long weekends to behave differently.

Demand can build quickly. Use the queue tail, direction, freshness and live map together instead of relying on one number.

Prepare the vehicle before joining the queue.

Fuel, documents, passengers and travel forms are easier to deal with before you reach the checkpoint approach.

OPERATING HOURS

Check official operating arrangements on the day you travel.

Border operating arrangements can change for public holidays, special operations, system issues or other official reasons. BorderKu therefore avoids presenting an old fixed timetable as if it were guaranteed.

Before a same-day trip

Check the relevant immigration authority and leave enough time to reach the checkpoint well before any published closing time.

For Brunei control posts

The Brunei Immigration Department publishes control-post information and contact numbers for Sungai Tujoh, Kuala Lurah, Ujung Jalan and Labu.

Brunei control posts ↗
For Malaysia

Use the Malaysian Immigration Department for current immigration announcements and system notices.

Malaysia Immigration announcements ↗
SAFETY & REGULATIONS

Border queues are still public roads.

Do not use BorderKu while driving

Check before departure, use a passenger, or pull over somewhere safe and legal before using your phone.

Follow officers and lane instructions

Temporary lane arrangements can override what a map or previous trip suggests. Follow signs and instructions at the checkpoint.

Declare goods when required

Customs rules apply to goods carried by you or inside your vehicle. If you are unsure whether something must be declared, check the official customs guidance.

Brunei fuel-tank rule

Brunei Royal Customs announced that from 1 April 2026, foreign-registered vehicles entering Brunei must have at least three-quarters of a tank. The rule also applies to Brunei-registered vehicles on their second and subsequent entry within 24 hours.

Read the official notice ↗
COMMON QUESTIONS

Quick answers for Brunei–Malaysia road travel.

Which border should I use to drive from Brunei to Miri?

Sungai Tujoh / Sungai Tujuh is the main Brunei–Miri land crossing. Check the Brunei → Miri direction before departure, and the Miri → Brunei direction for the return journey.

Which border connects Brunei and Limbang?

Kuala Lurah / Tedungan is commonly used between Bandar Seri Begawan and Limbang. Ujung Jalan / Pandaruan connects Temburong with Limbang.

Which border should I use for Lawas?

Labu / Mengkalap is the Temburong–Lawas crossing. Longer road journeys toward Sabah may then continue through Sindumin / Merapok.

Does a clear Google traffic map mean there is no border wait?

No. A clear approach means BorderKu is not detecting a material road queue. Immigration or customs processing can still take time after you reach the checkpoint.

What is Brunei EES?

The Exit and Entry System is Brunei's official electronic system used for land-border travel-pass transactions. Use the official EES portal linked above.

What is Malaysia VMS?

VMS is the Royal Malaysian Customs Vehicle Monitoring System. The Sarawak VMS page says drivers or owners of foreign vehicles must apply for a Malaysian Vehicle Pass and use the QR code when entering and exiting Malaysia.

Where should I check the latest entry rules?

Use BorderKu for queues, road traffic and journey planning. Use Brunei Immigration, Brunei Customs, Malaysia Immigration and Malaysia Customs for official entry, customs and vehicle requirements.

READY TO TRAVEL?

Now check what the border looks like.

Use the guide for preparation, then use the live direction and road map for the journey you are taking today.

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