High commission
Australian High Commission, Brunei Darussalam
DAR Takaful IBB Utama, Jalan Pemancha, Bandar Seri Begawan BS8711
Brunei visa requirements for Australian citizens
Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Brunei, for up to 30 days.
Passport
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Australia
Going to
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Brunei
Visa on arrival
People with eligible Australian or Kuwaiti passports can get a 30-day arrival visa.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- BND 20
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Brunei.
Ways into Brunei
Your passport decides whether you need a visa for a visit.
Visa on arrival For your passportAustralia and Kuwait arrivalPeople with eligible Australian or Kuwaiti passports can get a 30-day arrival visa.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- BND 20
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application form.
- Complete the E-Arrival Card before entry.
- Apply and pay on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Visa application form
- Medical insurance
- Travel insurance
- Choose single or multiple entry; the fee depends on your choice.
- 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 Australia
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyBND $
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- 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
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Questions
Do australian citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Australian citizens get a visa on arrival in Brunei, for up to 30 days.
How long can australian citizens stay in Brunei?
Up to 30 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Brunei visa at the airport?
Yes. Australian citizens get the visa when they land in Brunei. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do bruneian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Bruneian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to Australia.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Brunei?
New Zealand can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Brunei are easier for australian citizens?
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Cambodia, and 3 more let australian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Brunei?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
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 Australia passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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