YemenBrunei: Visa required

YemenBrunei

Do Yemen passport holders need a visa for Brunei?

Visa required

Yes. Yemen 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 of2026-10-14

Distance7,799 km, straight line (~9h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Brunei104 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

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

Visa-free alternatives near Brunei

Yemen passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Yemen passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Yemen passport holders need a visa for Brunei?

Yes. Yemen passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Brunei.

How far is Brunei from Yemen?

About 7,799 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Brunei?

Brunei dollar (BND).

What is the emergency number in Brunei?

991 / 993 / 995.

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

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

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 Yemen passport holders visit without a visa instead of Brunei?

Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Palau, Sri Lanka.

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 Yemen

Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. It also shares maritime borders with Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia across the Horn of Africa. Covering 455,503 square kilometres (175,871 sq mi), with a coastline of approximately 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi), Yemen is the second-largest country on the Arabian Peninsula by area and the second-largest by population. Sanaa is its constitutional capital and largest city. Yemen's population is estimated at 34.7 million, predominantly Muslim Arabs.

CapitalSana'a

RegionWestern Asia

Population41.8M

Area527,968 km²

CurrencyYemeni rial (1 USD ≈ 236.18 YER)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+967

Drives on theright

TimezoneAden (UTC+3)

Nearest airportSanaa International Airport (SAH), 14 km

Emergency number199

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$634 (2018)

Tourist arrivals398K (2015)

Travel guide

Yemen is a country in the southern Arabian Peninsula of the Middle East. Although it is rich in history and culture, being part of several civilizations, the country has been in a state of flux since the 1980s. It is one of the least developed and poorest countries in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Landmarks of the Ancient Kingdom of Saba
Old Sana'a
Shibam
Socotra Archipelago
Zabid

Upcoming public holidays

September 26, 2026ثورة 26 سبتمبر المجيدة

October 14, 2026ثورة 14 أكتوبر المجيدة

November 30, 2026عيد الجلاء

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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	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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