BruneiKyrgyzstan: Visa-free

BruneiKyrgyzstan

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?

Visa-free

No. Brunei passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: evisa.e-gov.kg (checked September 2, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance5,787 km, straight line (~7h 18m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Kyrgyzstan122 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Kyrgyzstan passport holders visiting Brunei: Visa required.

Kyrgyzstan drives on the right, the opposite side to Brunei. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Other visa-free destinations for Brunei passport holders

See all Brunei destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?

No. Brunei passport holders do not need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Brunei citizens stay in Kyrgyzstan without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Kyrgyzstan from Brunei?

About 5,787 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 18m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Kyrgyzstan?

Kyrgyzstani som (KGS).

What is the emergency number in Kyrgyzstan?

101 / 102 / 103 / 161.

Does Kyrgyzstan drive on the same side of the road as Brunei?

Kyrgyzstan drives on the right, the opposite side to Brunei. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Kyrgyzstan in?

Bishkek (UTC+6).

What is the nearest airport to Bishkek?

Manas International Airport (BSZ), about 22 km away.

How many countries can enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa?

122 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Kyrgyzstan visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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".

Full source list on About.

About Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, formerly known as Kirghizia, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia, lying in the Tian Shan and Pamir mountain ranges. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east and southeast. The capital and largest city is Bishkek which lies on the northern border with Kazakhstan. Ethnic Kyrgyz make up the majority of the 7.5 million people, followed by significant minorities of Uzbeks and Russians.

CapitalBishkek

RegionCentral Asia

Population7.3M

Area199,951 km²

CurrencyKyrgyzstani som (1 USD ≈ 87.48 KGS)

LanguagesKyrgyz, Russian

Calling code+996

Drives on theright

TimezoneBishkek (UTC+6)

Nearest airportManas International Airport (BSZ), 22 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 103 / 161

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,081 (2025)

Tourist arrivals8.5M (2019)

Climate in Bishkek

Warmest July, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Bishkek, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	0.4°C	-8.2°C	37mm	204h
February	9.4°C	-2.8°C	80mm	211h
March	13.8°C	1.4°C	51mm	277h
April	19.5°C	7.5°C	153mm	261h
May	25.2°C	12.2°C	87mm	358h
June	28.5°C	15.3°C	53mm	370h
July	31.3°C	18.3°C	14mm	396h
August	30.1°C	17.1°C	44mm	367h
September	23.1°C	11.1°C	23mm	338h
October	15.9°C	4.1°C	33mm	295h
November	5.9°C	-4°C	44mm	217h
December	-1.5°C	-11.1°C	10mm	223h

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

Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian country, is often called as the "Switzerland" of Central Asia due to its mountainous terrain. The country offers breathtaking landscapes, including the Tien Shan Mountains, crystal-clear lakes such as Issyk-Kul and Song Kol, and beautiful valleys like the Ala-Archa National Park. These areas provide excellent hiking, trekking, horseback riding, and camping opportunities.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Burana Tower
Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
Sulaiman-Too
Western Tian Shan

Full source list on About.