Brunei visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026

Visa & Entry Requirements for Brunei

Q: What documents do I need to enter Brunei?

Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Brunei your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Travel insurance: Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show sufficient proof of medical insurance to customs officials, covering the entire length of your stay, and that without proof of insurance your visa will only be valid for two weeks. Return or onward ticket: Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and a copy of accommodation in Brunei among the documents required for a visa application. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei.

Q: How long can I stay in Brunei without a visa?

Usually 90 days (34 passports); visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days depending on your passport.

Most travellers need a visa for Brunei: 133 of 198 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate, while 59 passports enter visa-free.

Brunei's Foreign Ministry sorts nationalities into visa categories. Foreign nationals of countries in category D do not require any visas to enter Brunei and may stay for up to 90 days (D1), 30 days (D2) or 14 days (D3). Holders of passports from countries in category C can apply for a visa on arrival upon entry. Foreign nationals of countries in categories A and B require a visa, applied for through the nearest Brunei mission abroad.

Check your passport

Your passport

Destination

Passports visa-free

Visa on arrival

134

Embassy visa required or no admission

Do I need a visa for Brunei? Quick answers

Another passport? Use the checker or find it in the table below.

Visa for Brunei — requirements summary

Visa-free: 59 (30%)
Visa on arrival: 5 (3%)
Visa required: 133 (67%)
No admission: 1 (1%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Brunei, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Details
Afghanistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Albania	Visa required	—	Details →
Algeria	Visa required	—	Details →
Andorra	Visa required	—	Details →
Angola	Visa required	—	Details →
Antigua and Barbuda	Visa required	—	Details →
Argentina	Visa required	—	Details →
Armenia	Visa required	—	Details →
Australia	Visa on arrival	30 days	Details →
Austria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Azerbaijan	Visa required	—	Details →
Bahamas	Visa required	—	Details →
Bahrain	Visa on arrival	14 days	Details →
Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Details →
Barbados	Visa required	—	Details →
Belarus	Visa required	—	Details →
Belgium	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Belize	Visa required	—	Details →
Benin	Visa required	—	Details →
Bhutan	Visa required	—	Details →
Bolivia	Visa required	—	Details →
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa required	—	Details →
Botswana	Visa required	—	Details →
Brazil	Visa required	—	Details →
Bulgaria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Burkina Faso	Visa required	—	Details →
Burundi	Visa required	—	Details →
Cambodia	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Cameroon	Visa required	—	Details →
Canada	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Cape Verde	Visa required	—	Details →
Central African Republic	Visa required	—	Details →
Chad	Visa required	—	Details →
Chile	Visa required	—	Details →
China	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Colombia	Visa required	—	Details →
Comoros	Visa required	—	Details →
Costa Rica	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Côte d'Ivoire	Visa required	—	Details →
Croatia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Cuba	Visa required	—	Details →
Cyprus	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Czechia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Denmark	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Djibouti	Visa required	—	Details →
Dominica	Visa required	—	Details →
Dominican Republic	Visa required	—	Details →
DR Congo	Visa required	—	Details →
Ecuador	Visa required	—	Details →
Egypt	Visa required	—	Details →
El Salvador	Visa required	—	Details →
Equatorial Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Eritrea	Visa required	—	Details →
Estonia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Eswatini	Visa required	—	Details →
Ethiopia	Visa required	—	Details →
Fiji	Visa required	—	Details →
Finland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
France	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Gabon	Visa required	—	Details →
Gambia	Visa required	—	Details →
Georgia	Visa required	—	Details →
Germany	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Ghana	Visa required	—	Details →
Greece	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Grenada	Visa required	—	Details →
Guatemala	Visa required	—	Details →
Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Guinea-Bissau	Visa required	—	Details →
Guyana	Visa required	—	Details →
Haiti	Visa required	—	Details →
Honduras	Visa required	—	Details →
Hong Kong	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Hungary	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Iceland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
India	Visa required	—	Details →
Indonesia	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Iran	Visa required	—	Details →
Iraq	Visa required	—	Details →
Ireland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Israel	No admission	—	Details →
Italy	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Jamaica	Visa required	—	Details →
Japan	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Jordan	Visa required	—	Details →
Kazakhstan	Visa required	—	Details →
Kenya	Visa required	—	Details →
Kiribati	Visa required	—	Details →
Kosovo	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Kuwait	Visa on arrival	30 days	Details →
Kyrgyzstan	Visa required	—	Details →
Laos	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Latvia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lebanon	Visa required	—	Details →
Lesotho	Visa required	—	Details →
Liberia	Visa required	—	Details →
Libya	Visa required	—	Details →
Liechtenstein	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lithuania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Luxembourg	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Macau	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Madagascar	Visa required	—	Details →
Malawi	Visa required	—	Details →
Malaysia	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Maldives	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Mali	Visa required	—	Details →
Malta	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Marshall Islands	Visa required	—	Details →
Mauritania	Visa required	—	Details →
Mauritius	Visa required	—	Details →
Mexico	Visa required	—	Details →
Micronesia	Visa required	—	Details →
Moldova	Visa required	—	Details →
Monaco	Visa required	—	Details →
Mongolia	Visa required	—	Details →
Montenegro	Visa required	—	Details →
Morocco	Visa required	—	Details →
Mozambique	Visa required	—	Details →
Myanmar	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Namibia	Visa required	—	Details →
Nauru	Visa required	—	Details →
Nepal	Visa required	—	Details →
Netherlands	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
New Zealand	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Nicaragua	Visa required	—	Details →
Niger	Visa required	—	Details →
Nigeria	Visa required	—	Details →
North Korea	Visa required	—	Details →
North Macedonia	Visa required	—	Details →
Norway	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Oman	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Pakistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Palau	Visa required	—	Details →
Palestine	Visa required	—	Details →
Panama	Visa required	—	Details →
Papua New Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Paraguay	Visa required	—	Details →
Peru	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Philippines	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Poland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Portugal	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Qatar	Visa on arrival	14 days	Details →
Republic of the Congo	Visa required	—	Details →
Romania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Russia	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Rwanda	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Lucia	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa required	—	Details →
Samoa	Visa required	—	Details →
San Marino	Visa required	—	Details →
Sao Tome and Principe	Visa required	—	Details →
Saudi Arabia	Visa on arrival	14 days	Details →
Senegal	Visa required	—	Details →
Serbia	Visa required	—	Details →
Seychelles	Visa required	—	Details →
Sierra Leone	Visa required	—	Details →
Singapore	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Slovakia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Slovenia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Solomon Islands	Visa required	—	Details →
Somalia	Visa required	—	Details →
South Africa	Visa required	—	Details →
South Korea	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
South Sudan	Visa required	—	Details →
Spain	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Details →
Sudan	Visa required	—	Details →
Suriname	Visa required	—	Details →
Sweden	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Switzerland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Syria	Visa required	—	Details →
Taiwan	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Tajikistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Tanzania	Visa required	—	Details →
Thailand	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Timor-Leste	Visa required	—	Details →
Togo	Visa required	—	Details →
Tonga	Visa required	—	Details →
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa required	—	Details →
Tunisia	Visa required	—	Details →
Türkiye	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
Turkmenistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Tuvalu	Visa required	—	Details →
Uganda	Visa required	—	Details →
Ukraine	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
United Arab Emirates	Visa-free	30 days	Details →
United Kingdom	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
United States	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Uruguay	Visa required	—	Details →
Uzbekistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Vanuatu	Visa required	—	Details →
Vatican City	Visa required	—	Details →
Venezuela	Visa required	—	Details →
Vietnam	Visa-free	14 days	Details →
Yemen	Visa required	—	Details →
Zambia	Visa required	—	Details →
Zimbabwe	Visa required	—	Details →

Brunei visa types, fees and processing times

Visa on arrival (Category C1)

On arrival

Fee: 20 BND
Max stay: 30 days

Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists fees of BND 20.00 / BND 30.00 and the type of visa as single or multiple entry.

Visa on arrival (Category C4)

On arrival

Fee: 20 BND
Max stay: 14 days

Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists fees of BND 20.00 / BND 30.00 and the type of visa as single or multiple entry.

Visa on arrival (Category C3)

On arrival

Fee: 20 BND
Max stay: 14 days

Visa on arrival (Category C2)

On arrival

Fee: 20 BND
Max stay: 14 days
Entries: Single

Social visit visa (through a Brunei mission abroad)

Embassy

Fee: 20 BND
Processing: 14 business days

Brunei's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the visa is issued for a fee of BND 20.00 or its equivalent.

Entry requirements for Brunei

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government says that to enter Brunei your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

UK FCDO — Brunei travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

9 months

WHO's country list gives Brunei's requirement as proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and for travellers who have transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.

WHO — Vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travellers, country list (International Travel and Health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show sufficient proof of medical insurance to customs officials, covering the entire length of your stay, and that without proof of insurance your visa will only be valid for two weeks. Australia's Smartraveller says you're required to hold medical insurance for the duration of your visa, with the minimum coverage depending on the type of visa. No Brunei government source we could read states this rule.

Government of Canada — Brunei travel advice✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and a copy of accommodation in Brunei among the documents required for a visa application. No official source we could read states an onward-ticket check for visa-free visitors.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam — visa information, Category A (required documentation)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam — visa information, Category A (required documentation: no proof of funds listed)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Brunei E-Arrival Card

The UK government says you must submit an e-arrival declaration form to enter Brunei, before you travel, as it may be requested at check-in, and that you do not need to complete it if you are not passing through immigration. The US Department of State says all travellers must obtain E-Arrival Card registration approval before arriving in Brunei by air, land or sea, and that the online registration is separate from visa requirements.

Brunei Immigration and National Registration Department — INRS portal, E-Arrival Card FAQ (shown before login)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

90 days

Under the Immigration Act, remaining in Brunei after a pass expires or is cancelled is unlawful. Overstaying up to 90 days is punishable on conviction by a fine of up to $4,000, imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both. Overstaying more than 90 days is punishable by imprisonment of 3 months to 2 years and at least 3 strokes of whipping.

Attorney General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam — Immigration Act (Chapter 17), 2023 edition✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

US$11,500

The US Department of State gives 15,000 Brunei dollars (approx. US$11,500) as the maximum on entry and on exit. No Brunei government source we could read states the threshold.

US Department of State — Brunei international travel information✓ Checked 15 Oct 2026

Brunei visa requirements statistics

198

Passports covered

133

Most common: Visa required

Least common: No admission

30%

Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

90 days · 34 passports
30 days · 10 passports
14 days · 15 passports

Understanding Brunei visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Brunei for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa required, which applies to 133 passports (67%). 30% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is no admission (1 passport).

Entry categories for Brunei

Visa-free entry: 59 passports can enter without a visa, for stays from 14 to 90 days.
Visa on arrival: 5 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
Visa required: 133 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.
No admission: 1 passport cannot currently enter.

What else you need to enter Brunei

Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Brunei your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Travel insurance: Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show sufficient proof of medical insurance to customs officials, covering the entire length of your stay, and that without proof of insurance your visa will only be valid for two weeks.
Return or onward ticket: Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and a copy of accommodation in Brunei among the documents required for a visa application.
Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Brunei or its official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about Brunei visas

Do I need a visa for Brunei?

It depends on your nationality's category on Brunei's Foreign Ministry list. Nationals of category D countries do not require any visas and may stay up to 90, 30 or 14 days depending on the subcategory; holders of category C passports can apply for a visa on arrival upon entry; nationals of category A and B countries require a visa, applied for through the nearest Brunei mission abroad. The UK government says British citizen passport holders may enter as visitors for up to 90 days without a visa. No official source we could read describes an online e-Visa for Brunei.

Do Australians need a visa for Brunei?

Australia's Smartraveller says that to enter Brunei you'll need a visa, and that in some cases you may be able to obtain and pay for a visa on arrival. It also says you're required to hold medical insurance for the duration of your visa, and that failure to show proof of medical insurance will limit your visa to two weeks.

Can I drink alcohol in Brunei?

The UK government says the sale of alcohol and tobacco in Brunei is illegal, and that non-Muslims aged 17 and over may import a limited amount of alcohol, which must be declared to the customs authorities on arrival and drunk in private. Canada's travel advice says you can't purchase alcohol in Brunei and the import of alcohol is strictly regulated.

What is the Brunei E-Arrival Card?

An e-arrival declaration. The UK government says you must submit an e-arrival declaration form to enter Brunei, before you travel, as it may be requested at check-in, and that you do not need to complete it if you are not passing through immigration. The US Department of State says all travellers must obtain E-Arrival Card registration approval before arriving in Brunei by air, land or sea, and that the online registration is separate from visa requirements.

How long can US citizens stay in Brunei?

The US Department of State says no visa is required for stays of 90 days or less, and that your passport must have 6 months' validity beyond your arrival date.

Do US citizens need a visa for Brunei?

US citizens can visit Brunei visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United States passport holders.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Brunei?

UK citizens can visit Brunei visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Brunei?

German citizens can visit Brunei visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Brunei?

Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Brunei your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Travel insurance: Canada's travel advice says that when entering Brunei you must be able to show sufficient proof of medical insurance to customs officials, covering the entire length of your stay, and that without proof of insurance your visa will only be valid for two weeks. Return or onward ticket: Brunei's Foreign Ministry lists a copy of a confirmed return flight ticket and a copy of accommodation in Brunei among the documents required for a visa application. Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for visitors to Brunei.

How long can I stay in Brunei without a visa?

Usually 90 days (34 passports); visa-free stays range from 14 to 90 days depending on your passport.

How many countries can visit Brunei without a visa?

59 of 198 passports can enter Brunei visa-free (30%). 5 more get a visa on arrival, and 133 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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