IrelandBrunei: Visa-free

IrelandBrunei

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for Brunei?

Visa-free

No. Ireland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Brunei for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

Source: mfa.gov.bn (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance11,546 km, straight line (~14h 5m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Brunei104 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa for Brunei?

No. Ireland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Brunei for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Brunei from Ireland?

About 11,546 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 5m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Brunei?

Brunei dollar (BND).

What is the emergency number in Brunei?

991 / 993 / 995.

What time zone is Brunei in?

Brunei (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Bandar Seri Begawan?

Brunei International Airport (BWN), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Brunei without a visa?

104 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Brunei 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 Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest in the world. As of 2022, the population of the entire island is just over 7 million, with 5.1 million in the Republic of Ireland and 1.9 million in Northern Ireland, ranking it the second-most populous island in Europe after Great Britain.

CapitalDublin

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.5M

Area70,273 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesEnglish, Irish

Calling code+353

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDublin (UTC+1)

Nearest airportDublin Airport (DUB), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$131,592 (2025)

Tourist arrivals11M (2019)

Climate in Dublin

Warmest August, coolest December, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Dublin, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.7°C	4°C	57mm	108h
February	8.6°C	3°C	145mm	175h
March	9.5°C	2.9°C	33mm	233h
April	12.8°C	5.5°C	33mm	308h
May	15.9°C	7.8°C	19mm	382h
June	17.1°C	10.5°C	115mm	249h
July	17.6°C	11.8°C	121mm	235h
August	18.1°C	12.4°C	133mm	268h
September	16.8°C	10.1°C	46mm	268h
October	12.1°C	7.3°C	106mm	198h
November	11°C	6°C	78mm	140h
December	7°C	2.9°C	120mm	107h

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

Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, has a rich culture that, along with its people, has been exported around the world. Some Irish history has been very dark indeed, but it remains a land of poets, story-tellers, and musicians, with marvellous scenery, an advanced knowledge economy, first-rate infrastructure, and leading industries, with a high gross domestic product and standard of living. Ireland has historically been referred to as ‘The Land of Saints and Scholars’, reflecting its long standing religious affinities as well as its many contributions to the fields of poetry and literature.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Brú na Bóinne
Skellig Michael

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair

December 25, 2026Lá Nollag

December 26, 2026Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

Full source list on About.

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	25°C	84mm	309h
March	30.1°C	24.6°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	24.3°C	196mm	306h
September	29.5°C	24°C	449mm	252h
October	29.2°C	24.1°C	338mm	251h
November	29.3°C	24°C	328mm	263h
December	29.1°C	23.8°C	269mm	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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