BruneiUzbekistan: Visa-free

BruneiUzbekistan

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Visa-free

No. Brunei passport holders do not need a visa to visit Uzbekistan 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: gov.uz (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,067 km, straight line (~7h 38m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Uzbekistan133 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Uzbekistan 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Brunei passport holders need a visa for Uzbekistan?

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

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

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Uzbekistan from Brunei?

About 6,067 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 38m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistani soʻm (UZS).

What is the emergency number in Uzbekistan?

112.

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

Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan in?

Tashkent (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Tashkent?

Tashkent International Airport (TAS), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Uzbekistan without a visa?

133 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Uzbekistan 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".

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About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, formely known as Uzbekia, is a sovereign, doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Tajikistan to the southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the south-west. It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, the other being Liechtenstein. The country has a population of more than 39 million, making it the most populous country in Central Asia. Uzbekistan is a member of the Organisation of Turkic States. Uzbek, spoken by the Uzbek people who form more than 89% of the population, is the official language of the country. Russian and Tajik are significant minority languages, with Russian serving as a lingua franca. Tajik is primarily spoken by Tajiks living in the southern parts of the country, such as Samarkand and Bukhara.

CapitalTashkent

RegionCentral Asia

Population37.1M

Area447,400 km²

CurrencyUzbekistani soʻm (1 USD ≈ 12230.51 UZS)

LanguagesRussian, Uzbek

Calling code+998

Drives on theright

TimezoneTashkent (UTC+5)

Nearest airportTashkent International Airport (TAS), 5 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,968 (2025)

Tourist arrivals6.7M (2019)

Climate in Tashkent

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

Monthly climate normals for Tashkent, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.6°C	-2.7°C	42mm	153h
February	11.5°C	0.2°C	85mm	189h
March	16.7°C	4.8°C	18mm	285h
April	21.2°C	9.5°C	108mm	258h
May	27.2°C	14.6°C	89mm	350h
June	33.4°C	18.5°C	4mm	408h
July	36.4°C	22.2°C	0mm	410h
August	33.9°C	20.4°C	20mm	368h
September	26.6°C	12.4°C	3mm	330h
October	19.7°C	6°C	0mm	307h
November	9.2°C	-2°C	46mm	203h
December	3.7°C	-4.4°C	19mm	189h

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

Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia and is rich in history, culture, and diversity. It has been a part of numerous empires and was once a key part of the Silk Road, making it an excellent destination for the history buff. Although Uzbekistan is often overlooked as a tourist destination, there is plenty to see and do in this beautiful country, and Uzbeks are warm and hospitable.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Historic Centre of Bukhara
Itchan Kala
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
Shahrisabz
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia
Western Tian Shan

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