Papua New GuineaBrunei: Visa required

Papua New GuineaBrunei

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Brunei?

Visa required

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Brunei.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: mfa.gov.bn (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance3,916 km, straight line (~5h 6m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Brunei104 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Brunei passport holders visiting Papua New Guinea: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Brunei

Papua New Guinea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Papua New Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa for Brunei?

Yes. Papua New Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Brunei.

How far is Brunei from Papua New Guinea?

About 3,916 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 6m 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.

What nearby countries can Papua New Guinea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Brunei?

Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Timor-Leste.

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 Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea (PNG), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is an island nation in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and offshore islands in Melanesia, a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia. It has a land border with Indonesia to the west and maritime borders with Australia to the south and the Solomon Islands to the east. Its capital is Port Moresby. The country's 462,840 km2 (178,700 mi2) includes a large mainland and hundreds of islands.

CapitalPort Moresby

RegionMelanesia

Population10.8M

Area462,840 km²

CurrencyPapua New Guinean kina (1 USD ≈ 4.54 PGK)

LanguagesEnglish, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin

Calling code+675

Drives on theleft

TimezonePort Moresby (UTC+10)

Nearest airportPort Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM), 4 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,020 (2025)

Tourist arrivals39K (2020)

Climate in Port Moresby

Warmest February, coolest August, driest September, sunniest October. Best time to visit: February, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Port Moresby, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	24.3°C	371mm	316h
February	30.8°C	24.4°C	128mm	287h
March	29.8°C	24.1°C	352mm	245h
April	29.4°C	23.8°C	173mm	285h
May	29.6°C	24.6°C	105mm	315h
June	28.6°C	24°C	70mm	302h
July	28.3°C	23.7°C	100mm	310h
August	28.1°C	22.9°C	54mm	305h
September	29.1°C	23.9°C	40mm	321h
October	29.4°C	24°C	72mm	336h
November	30.1°C	24°C	129mm	320h
December	30.5°C	24.2°C	186mm	312h

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 Independent State of Papua New Guinea comprises the eastern part of the world's largest and highest tropical island, New Guinea, together with many smaller offshore islands.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Kuk Swamp
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Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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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