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Brunei passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Brunei passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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103Visa-free
33eVisa
30Visa on arrival
32Visa required

Brunei passport at a glance

With a Brunei passport you can enter 103 destinations visa-free and 30 with a visa on arrival, so 133 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 33 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 32 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Brunei

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Brunei passports
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (14 days)
ChinaVisa-free (15 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (30 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Brunei passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa10141713
Asia25997
Europe42012
North America19031
Oceania4631
South America3108

Longest visa-free stays

Where Brunei passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 103
eVisa 33
Visa on arrival 30
Visa required 32

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Brunei passport holders visit without a visa?

Brunei passport holders can visit 103 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and others. Adding the 30 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 133 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Brunei passport holders?

30 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Brunei passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Jordan, Senegal, Ghana and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Brunei passport holders travel with an eVisa?

33 destinations let Brunei passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Armenia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and others.

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Brunei passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Brunei passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Brunei passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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