Embassy
Embassy of the United States in Bandar Seri Begawan
Bandar Seri Begawan
Simpang 336-52-16-9
Brunei visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Brunei. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
BRN
Brunei
No visa needed
People with eligible ordinary passports can visit without a visa for 90 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Brunei.
Ways into Brunei
Your passport decides whether you need a visa for a visit.
Visa not required For your passport90-day visa-free stayPeople with eligible ordinary passports can visit without a visa for 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your country in the Foreign Ministry's 90-day list.
- Complete the E-Arrival Card before entry.
- Show your passport on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- The embassy lists Canada at 14 days; confirm before travel.
- This covers tourism and social visits.
- Business and professional visits need separate applications.
Visa requiredTourist visa before travelApply before travel if you need a visa or want a longer visit.
- Processing
- 3–5 days
How to apply
- Ask your Brunei embassy which visa rules apply.
- Fill in the form and gather the required documents.
- Submit your application and pay the fee.
- Attend an interview if asked.
- Complete the E-Arrival Card before entry.
Documents required
- Passport and copy
- Visa application form
- Passport photos
- Confirmed return flight
- Accommodation details
- Medical insurance covering your visit
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- Category B takes 3 working days, excluding submission day; other routes vary.
- Medical insurance must cover your visit, with at least 10,000 BND coverage.
Sources (24)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and National Registration Department
- Visit, professional, business, student and dependent services
- Long-term pass categories
- Student visa and pass supporting documents
- Official E-Arrival Card portal; not an e-visa portal
- Nationality and passport-type visa index
- 90-day waiver and sponsored visit procedures
- 30-day waiver and business procedures
- 14-day visa waiver
- Category B social-visit applications
- Visa on arrival: category C1
- Visa on arrival: category C2
- Visa on arrival: category C3
- Visa on arrival: category C4
- Visa types and transit eligibility
- Transit visa documents, sponsorship and fee
- Entry requirements and visa FAQ
- Brunei Embassy in Washington: visa information
- Brunei High Commission in London: visa checklists
- Brunei High Commission in New Delhi: visas, fees and processing
- Brunei Embassy in Beijing: updated Chinese passport exemptions
- Government employer guide: foreign-worker visas and passes
- Official medical insurance policy effective in phases during 2025 and 2026
- Brunei Tourism: visa and E-Arrival Card information
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyBND $
- Time+20h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageMalay
- Emergency993 police991 ambulance
Planning your Brunei trip
Best time to go: Consider visiting outside Ramadan. During this Islamic fasting month, restaurants stop daytime dine-in service, and eating or drinking in public can lead to heavy fines.
- Omar Ali Saifuddien MosqueA mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan and one of the country's main sights.
- Istana Nurul ImanThe Sultan's residence in Bandar Seri Begawan is the world's largest occupied residential palace.
- Ulu Temburong National ParkA national park in Brunei's Temburong district.
- Museums in Bandar Seri BegawanLearn about Brunei's history and its monarchy.
About Brunei
Brunei is a sovereign sultanate on the north coast of Borneo, split in two by Malaysian land.
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Money
- Brunei dollar ($), Singapore dollar ($)
- Languages
- Malay
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +673
Other Americas passports
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Questions
Do american citizens need a visa for Brunei?
American citizens do not need a visa for Brunei. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Brunei?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do bruneian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bruneian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United States.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Brunei?
Canada, Costa Rica and Peru can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Brunei are easier for american citizens?
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Cambodia, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Brunei?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Brunei?
Brunei dollar ($) and Singapore dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Brunei?
Malay.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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