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Brunei visa rules for United States passport holders

Other passports: see the rules for every passport visiting Brunei.

The answer

Yes. United States passport holders can visit Brunei visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
90 days per entry
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE90 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

mfa.gov.bnEmbassy of Brunei Darussalam, Washington DC (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)Checked 30 Oct 2026

Holders of U.S. Diplomatic,Official and Regular passports do not require a visa to enter Brunei Darussalam for a stay of up to 90 days.

Quoted from the source.

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Complete the Brunei Immigration e-Arrival Card (https://www.imm.gov.bn/) and the Brunei Health Declaration in the 3 days before arrival.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

The passport must have a validity of 6 months before expiry when entering Brunei Darussalam.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Brunei passport holders need to visit the United States.

Brunei passport United States

ETA needed before travel · 90 days

Fee
$40.62
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

Current Program Countries: The following countries are currently designated for participation in the VWP. Country VWP Travel Began Andorra Oct. 1, 1991 Australia July 29, 1996 Austria Oct. 1, 1991 Belgium Oct. 1, 1991 Brunei ** July 29, 1993 Chile Mar. 31, 2014 Croatia Dec. 1, 2021 Czech Republic Nov. 17, 2008 Denmark Oct. 1, 1991 Estonia Nov. 17, 2008 Finland Oct. 1, 1991 France July 1, 1989 Germany July 15, 1989 Greece Apr. 5, 2010 Hungary Nov. 17, 2008 Iceland Oct. 1, 1991 Ireland Apr. 1, 1995 Israel Sept. 29, 2023 Italy July 29, 1989 Japan Dec. 15, 1988 Korea, Republic of Nov. 17, 2008 Latvia Nov. 17, 2008 Liechtenstein Oct. 1, 1991 Lithuania Nov. 17, 2008 Luxembourg Oct. 1, 1991 Malta Dec. 30, 2008 Monaco Oct. 1, 1991 Netherlands † July 29, 1989 New Zealand Oct. 1, 1991 Norway Oct. 1, 1991 Poland Nov. 11, 2019 Portugal Aug. 9, 1999 Qatar Nov. 21, 2024 San Marino Oct. 1, 1991 Singapore Aug. 9, 1999 Slovakia Nov. 17, 2008 Slovenia Sept. 30, 1997 Spain Oct. 1, 1991 Sweden July 15, 1989 Switzerland July 1, 1989 Taiwan ‡ Nov. 1, 2012 United Kingdom § July 1, 1988

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Visa-free nearby

Other places United States passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Bandar Seri Begawan, nearest first.

  1. PhilippinesManila, about 1,270 km from Bandar Seri BegawanVisa-free · 30 days
  2. SingaporeSingapore, about 1,290 km from Bandar Seri BegawanVisa-free
  3. MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, about 1,480 km from Bandar Seri BegawanVisa-free
  4. ThailandBangkok, about 1,860 km from Bandar Seri BegawanVisa-free · 30 days
  5. Macao SAR ChinaMacau, about 1,930 km from Bandar Seri BegawanVisa-free · 30 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

Weather in Bandar Seri Begawan

Average high and low temperature and rainfall in Bandar Seri Begawan, month by month.

  1. JanHigh 31.0°CLow 23.9°CRain 340 mm
  2. FebHigh 31.2°CLow 24.0°CRain 181 mm
  3. MarHigh 32.0°CLow 24.2°CRain 140 mm
  4. AprHigh 32.7°CLow 24.4°CRain 266 mm
  5. MayHigh 32.8°CLow 24.5°CRain 254 mm
  6. JunHigh 32.7°CLow 24.1°CRain 242 mm
  7. JulHigh 32.6°CLow 23.9°CRain 240 mm
  8. AugHigh 32.8°CLow 23.9°CRain 237 mm
  9. SepHigh 32.3°CLow 23.9°CRain 245 mm
  10. OctHigh 31.9°CLow 23.8°CRain 317 mm
  11. NovHigh 31.8°CLow 23.8°CRain 329 mm
  12. DecHigh 31.5°CLow 23.9°CRain 371 mm

Bar and large number: average high, °CSmaller number: average low, °Cmm: average rainfall

Averages of 22 to 28 years between 1991 and 2020, computed by One Time Livin’.

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