Bruneian passport: visa requirements for 199 destinations
Where Bruneian citizens can travel visa-free, where an eVisa or ETA is enough, and where an embassy visa is needed — every entry checked against official government sources.
Freedom of movement (1)
- BruneiFree movement
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 13(2), says everyone has the right to leave any country, including their own, and to return to their country.
Visa-free destinations (94)
- AndorraVisa-free
- BahamasVisa-free
The Bahamas Department of Immigration says that, under official international visa agreements, visa requirements are waived for citizens of the listed countries who visit and remain in The Bahamas for no more than three months or eight months, as each individual agreement may dictate.
- BelizeVisa-free
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the visa exemption for ordinary passports has no end date for Brunei, applies until 31 December 2027 for Russia, and until 31 December 2026 for the other 48 countries.
Costa Rica's visa directives give this group a maximum stay of up to thirty calendar days (extendable to a total of ninety calendar days under the applicable law) and a minimum passport validity of 90 calendar days.
- EswatiniVisa-free
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says nationals of the countries listed in its Annex II, which include this one, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
- GrenadaVisa-free
Guatemala's Migration Code (Decree 44-2016, article 74): tourists or travellers are foreigners who have entered regularly for lawful purposes, without seeking temporary or permanent residence; their stay may not exceed 90 days, extendable once.
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says nationals of the countries listed in its Annex II, which include this one, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration says the visa-free facility is for certain nationals, for a single entry with a stay permit of at most 30 days from the arrival date, and that the stay permit cannot be extended or converted into another stay permit.
Iran's Foreign Ministry eVisa portal says ordinary passport holders from 27 listed countries can stay in Iran for tourism for a non-extendable period of 15 days once every six months.
- JamaicaVisa-free
Kiribati's Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 says the maximum stay under this exemption must not exceed 90 days in any 12-month period.
Kyrgyzstan's Regulation on the stay of foreign citizens says citizens of the countries listed in its Annex 1 may stay visa-free, without documents granting the right of stay, for 30 days in total in each 60-day period from entry, unless international treaties provide otherwise.
- LesothoVisa-free
The Immigration Department says ASEAN nationals, except Myanmar, do not need a visa for a stay of less than one month, and that a visa is required for a stay exceeding one month, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.
- MauritiusVisa-free
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says nationals of the countries listed in its Annex II, which include this one, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
Myanmar’s eVisa notice says that from 1 September 2022 ordinary passport holders of the listed countries need no visa for tourist visits up to their exemption period if entering and departing through Yangon, Mandalay or Naypyidaw International Airports.
- NicaraguaVisa-free
Oman's Foreign Ministry says visitors entering without a visa must have a return ticket, a confirmed hotel reservation, health insurance, and enough money to cover their living costs during their stay in Oman.
Peru's visa-exemption table: 90 days, extendable once for an equal period, within 365 days counted from first entry into Peru.
- Saint LuciaVisa-free
San Marino's Foreign Ministry says a foreigner's stay of more than 30 days requires a permit of stay or residence; anyone intending to stay longer than 30 days must, within those 30 days, go to the Gendarmeria – Foreigners Office to apply for a permit of stay.
- SingaporeVisa-free
EU Regulation 2018/1806 says nationals of the countries listed in its Annex II, which include this one, are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs says nationals of Brunei, except holders of diplomatic or official/service passports, are eligible for the visa-exemption program for stays of up to 14 days, effective until 31 July 2027, and that holders of a Brunei Certificate of Identity are also eligible for stays of up to 14 days.
- TanzaniaVisa-free
The Royal Thai Embassy says nationals of the 60 listed countries and territories are entitled to visa exemption for tourism for a stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended for another period of up to 30 days solely at the immigration officer's discretion.
- Trinidad and TobagoVisa-free
- TunisiaVisa-free
Tuvalu's mission to the UN says visas are not required for stays in Tuvalu of up to 30 days, and that entry permits for a maximum one-month stay are issued on arrival to travellers with a valid passport (at least 6 months from the date of arrival), sufficient funds, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
Vanuatu's Department of Immigration says the tourist visa does not allow extensions, and the holder must depart the country before the 120-day period expires.
Zambia's Department of Immigration says all ordinary visitors, business visitors and tourists are entitled to a free 90-day visit in any period of 12 months from the day of first entry; the days may not all be given at once, so a visitor may be required to have them extended at the nearest immigration office, free of charge.
eVisa / ETA destinations (43)
Home Affairs says you can visit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period and stay up to 3 months each time you enter.
Benin's e-Visa portal says the e-Visa is valid for the period you choose in your request: 30 days or 90 days.
Bhutan's Immigration Rules say a foreigner cleared as a tourist may stay for the actual duration of the stay or ninety days, whichever is less.
Cabo Verde's EASE portal says that from 1 January 2026 nationals of the countries on its list must obtain an entry visa, and a transit or airport stopover visa, before arriving in Cabo Verde, or be refused entry, transit or stopover.
Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an eTA to fly to or transit through a Canadian airport. They do not need an eTA when arriving by car, bus, train or boat (including a cruise ship).
- ChadeVisa
Chad's immigration directorate says that after 21 May 2026 any visa issued outside the evisa.td platform is considered invalid and does not allow entry into the country.
Ethiopia's eVisa portal lists two single-entry tourist visas: 30 days for USD 62 and 90 days for USD 152.
- GaboneVisa
- GuineaeVisa
- LibyaeVisa
- SomaliaeVisa
Somalia's Immigration and Citizenship Agency says that under the new arrangement travellers complete their application before departure rather than on arrival.
- South SudaneVisa
Suriname's eVisa service says that from 1 July 2022 travellers wishing to visit Suriname for tourism purposes are required to pay the Entry Fee to be admitted to the territory of the Republic of Suriname.
Uganda's immigration directorate says a visa approval authorisation is valid for 90 days (three months) from the day of approval; after that it is automatically cancelled and invalidated, and the applicant needs to make a new application.
Visa on arrival (16)
Bangladesh's Visa Policy 2026 says the immigration authority grants the visa on arrival after examining the invitation and relevant documents, such as a hotel reservation, a return ticket and proof of finance in card or cash.
- GambiaVisa on arrival
The Gambia Immigration Department lists this country among the Asian and Middle East countries that need both a visa and clearance.
The Jordan Tourism Board says a visa can also be obtained at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport (for unrestricted nationalities) or at any other border crossing except King Hussein Bridge and the ferry from Egypt.
The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives a visa on arrival of 90 days from the date of arrival, fee waived, and requires a passport valid 6 months or more from the date of departure from the RMI, a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI and the visas needed for the return or onward travel. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted.
Nepal's Department of Immigration lists tourist visas of 15, 30 or 90 days.
- PalauVisa on arrival
Timor-Leste's Migration Service says the tourist visa is valid for a single entry and a thirty-day stay, and may be extended once for the same period.
Tonga's Ministry of Revenue and Customs says a visitor visa on arrival is issued subject to conditions, including that the traveller holds a valid return ticket out of Tonga to a country they are permitted to enter and that the Customs officer is satisfied the traveller has sufficient funds to support themselves while in Tonga.
- United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival
Embassy visa required (24)
- AlgeriaEmbassy visa
Argentina's National Directorate of Migrations says the AVE covers foreigners holding valid ordinary passports who travel to Argentina for tourism; for this, they must hold a valid US visa in category B2, J, B1, O, P (P1, P2, P3), E or H-1B.
- BoliviaEmbassy visa
Bolivia's Migration Directorate lists this passport in Group II: countries that require the issuance of a consular visa or an entry permit issued by the Bolivian immigration office to enter Bolivia.
- Central African RepublicEmbassy visa
- ChileEmbassy visa
- EritreaEmbassy visa
- IraqEmbassy visa
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says applications for B/2 entry visas and tourist licences for foreigners can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin.
General Security says citizens of countries it does not mention require a visa issued by one of the Lebanese embassies, or prior authorization granted by the Directorate of General Security.
The Liberia Immigration Service says that if there is a Liberian embassy in your country, you are required to apply for your visa directly at the embassy and not through its Visa on Arrival portal.
- MaliEmbassy visa
Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) says the following documents are an alternative to the Mexican visa: proof of permanent residence in Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, any Schengen country, or the Pacific Alliance countries (Chile, Colombia and Peru); or a valid visa from Canada, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom or any Schengen country.
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says applications for B/2 entry visas and tourist licences for foreigners can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin.
- ParaguayEmbassy visa
- SerbiaEmbassy visa
Turkmenistan's State Migration Service says foreign citizens and stateless persons may come to and stay in Turkmenistan on the basis of a visa, unless Turkmenistan's international treaties provide otherwise.
Visa required (how to apply not stated) (2)
How this passport compares
Closest to this passport is the one held by Solomon Islander citizens: identical requirements in 154 of 197 destinations. They differ in 43.
| Destination | This passport | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | Visa-free14 days | eVisa |
| Georgia | Visa-free365 days | eVisa |
| Hong Kong | Visa-free90 days | Visa-free30 days |
| Indonesia | Visa-free30 days | eVisa |
| Iran | Visa-free15 days | Embassy visa |
| Japan | Visa-free30 days | Embassy visa |
| Kyrgyzstan | Visa-free30 days | eVisa |
| Laos | Visa-free30 days | eVisa30 days |
| Lesotho | Visa-free | eVisa |
| Macau | Visa-free14 days | Visa on arrival30 days |
| Malaysia | Visa-free30 days | Visa-free |
| Myanmar | Visa-free14 days | Embassy visa28 days |
| North Macedonia | Visa-free90 days | Embassy visa |
| Oman | Visa-free14 days | eVisa |
| Qatar | Visa-free30 days | eVisa |
| Russia | Visa-free14 days | Embassy visa |
| Taiwan | Visa-free14 days | Embassy visa |
| Thailand | Visa-free30 days | eVisa |
| Turkey | Visa-free30 days | Embassy visa |
| Ukraine | Visa-free30 days | eVisa |
| Uzbekistan | Visa-free30 days | eVisa30 days |
| Australia | ETA90 days | eVisa |
| New Zealand | ETA90 days | eVisa |
| United States | ETA90 days | Embassy visa |
| Azerbaijan | eVisa30 days | Embassy visa |
| Cabo Verde | eVisa | Visa on arrival |
| Kazakhstan | eVisa30 days | Embassy visa |
| Kuwait | eVisa90 days | No official information |
| Morocco | eVisa30 days | Visa required |
| Papua New Guinea | eVisa60 days | Visa on arrival30 days |
| Saudi Arabia | eVisa90 days | Embassy visa |
| Uganda | eVisa90 days | Visa-free |
| Bahrain | Visa on arrival14 days | eVisa |
| Gambia | Visa on arrival | ETA |
| Namibia | Visa on arrival90 days | eVisa90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa on arrival | Visa on arrival90 days |
| Zimbabwe | Visa on arrival | Visa-free |
| Angola | Embassy visa30 days | Visa-free30 days |
| Israel | Embassy visa | ETA90 days |
| Mali | Embassy visa | No official information days |
| Nauru | Embassy visa90 days | Visa on arrival90 days |
| Palestine | Embassy visa | ETA90 days |
| Vietnam | No official information | eVisa |
Next closest: Kiribati (77%), Malaysia (77%).
Computed from the same sourced matrix as the lists above. A difference means a different regime or a different maximum stay, not different wording.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Bruneian citizens visit visa-free?
Of the 199 destinations we cover, Bruneian citizens can enter 95 visa-free (or under freedom of movement), and 43 more require only an electronic authorization (eVisa/ETA).