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Brunei Visa Requirements for Vanuatu Citizens

Q: How much does a Brunei visa cost for Vanuatu citizens?

Social visit visa (through a Brunei mission abroad): 20 BND, processing 14 business days.

Visa required

Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for Brunei, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam — Visa information · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Brunei visa options for Vanuatu citizens

Social visit visa (through a Brunei mission abroad)

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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.

What the Brunei visa rules mean for Vanuatu travellers

Vanuatu citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Brunei. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Social visit visa (through a Brunei mission abroad), which costs 20 BND with a processing time of 14 business days.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Brunei applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

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.
Vaccinations: Yellow fever: 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 transit…
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 you…
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-tic…

Brunei entry rules compared

Brunei lets 59 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 5 and requires an embassy visa from 133. Vanuatu citizens are treated the same way as Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Nauru. Overall the Vanuatu passport ranks #106 in the world with 48 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Vanuatu passport you can also visit 4 countries in the region without a visa, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore.

In the other direction, Brunei citizens can visit Vanuatu visa-free for up to 120 days.

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Ni-Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Brunei?

Vanuatu passport holders need a visa for Brunei, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Brunei visa cost for Vanuatu citizens?

Social visit visa (through a Brunei mission abroad): 20 BND, processing 14 business days.

How do Vanuatu citizens apply for a Brunei visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Brunei before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Brunei?

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

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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