Brunei visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (BND 0)
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Singapore passport holders (ASEAN)
- Arrival card
- Brunei E-Arrival Card — mandatory & free for all foreign visitors — imm.gov.bn
Do you need a visa for Brunei?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia (30 days); USA, UK (90); most EU (90); Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, China (14–30 days); Australia, Canada, NZ, UAE, Oman, Qatar etc. can generally enter Brunei without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Indian passport holders NEED a visa for Brunei IN ADVANCE - there is NO visa on arrival for Indians (VoA exists only for 5 nationalities). Apply online via the official e-Visa or the High Commission of Brunei, New Delhi (US$20 single / US$30 multiple entry). Singapore passport holders enter visa-FREE for 30 days.. Singapore passport holders (ASEAN)
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia (30 days); USA, UK (90); most EU (90); Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, China (14–30 days); Australia, Canada, NZ, UAE, Oman, Qatar etc. do not require a visa for Brunei for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Brunei Immigration & National Registration Department) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Brunei visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa exemption
Official fee: Free (BND 0)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- N/A
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- N/A (on arrival)
Who needs it: Singapore passport holders (ASEAN)
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia (30 days); USA, UK (90); most EU (90); Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, China (14–30 days); Australia, Canada, NZ, UAE, Oman, Qatar etc.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Arrival card: Brunei E-Arrival Card — mandatory & free for all foreign visitors — imm.gov.bn
Extra charges: None
Register E-Arrival Card before travel via the Immigration portal.
Source: Brunei Immigration & National Registration Department · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visa on arrival / eVisa
Official fee: BND 20 (single entry) / BND 30 (multiple entry)- Validity
- Single entry, issued on arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- At counter
- Time to approval
- Issued on arrival
- Processing time
- Issued on arrival
- Where to apply
- On arrival at Brunei International Airport (eligible nationalities only)
Who needs it: ONLY nationals of Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. NOT available to Indian or Singapore passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of funds
- Proof of accommodation
Arrival card: E-Arrival Card mandatory
Extra charges: Cash payment at counter
Indian nationals eligible for VOA (72 h single) — check with Immigration for current list.
Source: Brunei Immigration & National Registration Department · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Tourist / Social Visit Visa (Indian nationals)
Official fee: US$20 (single entry) / US$30 (multiple entry) per Brunei MFA consular schedule- Validity
- Up to 3 months from issue date
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- N/A (online)
- Time to approval
- Approx 5-7 working days
- Processing time
- Approx 5-7 working days
- Where to apply
- https://www.evisa.gov.bn
Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other visa-required nationalities travelling for tourism/social visit
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Passport-style photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Confirmed itinerary
Extra charges: Online service/processing charge may apply; third-party agents add service fees
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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