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Who needs a visa for Brunei?

Entry rules for Brunei by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 59 countries and territories can visit Brunei without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 5 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 134 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
59
On arrival
5
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
134

About 4.5 bn people (56% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Brunei: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei DarussalamReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Brunei entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days34United States, Germany, United Kingdom, FranceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Visa-free30 days10Japan, Türkiye, South Korea, UkraineMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Visa-free14 days15China, Indonesia, Russia, PhilippinesMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Visa on arrival14 to 30 days5Saudi Arabia, Australia, Kuwait, QatarMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Visa requiredNot stated17Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, MexicoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Visa requiredNot stated115India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, DR CongoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Visa requiredAs granted2Bolivia, IsraelMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam

Visa-free for 90 days: the US, Germany, the UK and 31 more

34 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Foreign nationals of countries under this category do not require any visas to enter Brunei Darussalam and are allowed to stay in the country for up to 90 days .

Visa-free for 30 days: Japan, Türkiye, South Korea and 7 more

10 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Foreign nationals of countries under this category do not require any visas to enter Brunei Darussalam and are allowed to stay in the country for up to 30 days .

Visa-free for 14 days: China, Indonesia, Russia and 12 more

15 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 14 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Foreign nationals of countries under this category do not require any visas to enter Brunei Darussalam and are allowed to stay in the country for up to 14 days.

Visa on arrival for 14 to 30 days: Saudi Arabia, Australia, Kuwait and 2 more

5 nationalities

Australia and Kuwait (30 days): fee BND 20 single / BND 30 multiple entry.

Saudi Arabia (14 days): single entry; fee BND 20.

Qatar (14 days): fee BND 20.

Bahrain (14 days): fee BND 20 single / BND 30 multiple entry.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Holders of all types of passports under this category may apply visa (visa on arrival) upon entry into Brunei Darussalam. Type of Visa: Single or Multiple Entry Visa Visa duration: 30 days Fees: BND20.00 / BND30.00

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Holders of all types of passports under this category may apply visa (visa on arrival) upon entry into Brunei Darussalam. Type of Visa: Single Entry Visa Visa duration: 14 days Fees: BND20.00

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Holders of all types of passports under this category may apply visa (visa on arrival) upon entry into Brunei Darussalam. Type of Visa: Single or Multiple Entry Visa Visa duration: 14 days Fees: BND20.00

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Holders of all types of passports under this category may apply visa (visa on arrival) upon entry into Brunei Darussalam. Type of Visa: Single or Multiple Entry Visa Visa duration: 14 days Fees: BND20.00 / BND30.00

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil and 14 more

17 nationalities

Processing about 14 working days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Foreign nationals of countries under this category will require a visa to enter Brunei Darussalam. Visa application can be applied through the nearest Brunei Darussalam’s Mission Abroad.

Visa required: India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and 112 more

115 nationalities

Processing about 3 working days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Foreign nationals of countries under this category will require a visa to enter Brunei Darussalam. Visa application can be applied through the nearest Brunei Darussalam’s Mission Abroad.

Visa required: Bolivia and Israel

2 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Brunei, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked Country category for Visa Application ... CATEGORY A Foreign nationals of countries in this category will require a visa to enter Brunei Darussalam

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brunei, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Brunei?

It depends on your passport: 59 nationalities are visa-free, 5 get a visa on arrival and 134 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Brunei?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Brunei (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked 3 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Brunei?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Brunei visa-free for up to 90 days (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam, checked 3 Nov 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalammfa.gov.bn · checked 3 Nov 2026
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalammfa.gov.bn · checked 3 Nov 2026
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalammfa.gov.bn · checked 3 Nov 2026
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  9. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalammfa.gov.bn · checked 3 Nov 2026
  10. MFA Brunei: visa information by countrymfa.gov.bn · checked 3 Nov 2026
  11. Immigration Department: visit visasimmigration.gov.bn · checked 3 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam. No change since.

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