Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Visa on arrival: BND 20 · Tourist / Social Visit: US$20
See official fee detailsBrunei Visa exemption at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (BND 0)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- 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 to 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. 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 Aug 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.
Who can apply
Brunei visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | 30 days | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa-free (up to 14 days) | 14 days | No visa needed |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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