Brunei visas
Whether you need a visa to enter Brunei Darussalam depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Brunei sorts nationalities into categories that are visa-exempt, eligible for a visa on arrival, or required to obtain a visa in advance from a Brunei mission abroad, while longer stays for work, study, family or residence are handled through passes and permits. Immigration matters are administered by the Immigration and National Registration Department under the Prime Minister's Office, with entry visas also processed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Brunei's overseas missions.
Bruneian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Brunei — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Brunei to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Brunei — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Brunei.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Brunei as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Brunei long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Bruneian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Brunei — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration and National Registration Department (Jabatan Imigresen dan Pendaftaran Kebangsaan), Prime Minister's Office
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Brunei dollar (BND)
- Time zone
- Brunei Darussalam Time (BNT, UTC+8)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.