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Brunei passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Brunei passport holders can travel to 165 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 122 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival, and 19 with an electronic travel authorisation. 25 more offer an e-visa; 58 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Brunei passport 24th of 199 worldwide.

122 visa-free
24 on arrival
19 eTA
25 e-visa
58 visa required
#24 global rank

Visa-free

122 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

24 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

19 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

25 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

58 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Brunei passport holders visit visa-free?

165 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 25 more offer an e-visa; 58 require a visa before travel.

Where can Brunei passport holders travel without a visa?

The country-by-country list below shows where Brunei passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 165 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa?

It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 25 offer an e-visa, while 58 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.

How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Brunei passport?

Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Brunei passport data is dated October 19, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.

What is the Brunei passport ranked?

24th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.

What is the best time to visit Brunei?

January, February, March, April, May, August, December, based on Bandar Seri Begawan's climate normals.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Brunei

Brunei, officially Brunei Darussalam, is a country in Southeast Asia, situated on the northern coast of the island of Borneo. Apart from its coastline on the South China Sea, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak, with its territory bifurcated by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between its multi-landmass neighbours of Malaysia and Indonesia. As of 2025, the country had a population of 466,330, being the least populated country in Asia of whom approximately 64,409 resided in the capital and largest city of Bandar Seri Begawan. Its official language is Malay, and Sunni Islam is the state religion of the country, although other religions are nominally tolerated. The government of Brunei is an absolute monarchy ruled by the Sultan, and it implements a fusion of English common law and jurisprudence inspired by Islam, including sharia.

CapitalBandar Seri Begawan

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population466.3K

Area5,765 km²

CurrencyBrunei dollar, Singapore dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.28 BND)

LanguagesMalay

Calling code+673

Drives on theleft

TimezoneBrunei (UTC+8)

Nearest airportBrunei International Airport (BWN), 2 km

Emergency number991 / 993 / 995

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,235 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in Bandar Seri Begawan

Warmest May, coolest December, driest February, sunniest April. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, August, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bandar Seri Begawan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.3°C	24.7°C	187mm	297h
February	29.2°C	24.9°C	84mm	309h
March	30.1°C	24.5°C	134mm	301h
April	30.7°C	24.8°C	190mm	318h
May	30.7°C	25.2°C	186mm	303h
June	29.6°C	24.3°C	313mm	257h
July	29.6°C	24°C	539mm	299h
August	30.5°C	24.2°C	196mm	306h
September	29.5°C	24°C	449mm	252h
October	29.2°C	24°C	338mm	251h
November	29.3°C	24°C	328mm	263h
December	29.2°C	23.7°C	272mm	284h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Sultanate of Brunei is a small but, thanks to natural gas and petroleum resources, very rich country on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Although Brunei is not on most travellers' radar, it is a country of tranquil mosques, pristine jungles, and friendly inhabitants. Its full name is Negara Brunei Darussalam, with Darussalam appropriately meaning "Abode of Peace".

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