High commission
High commission of Brunei in India
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Brunei visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need a visa for Brunei, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
IND
India
Going to
BRN
Brunei
Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa or want a longer visit.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Brunei's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Brunei
Your passport decides whether you need a visa for a visit.
Visa requiredTourist visa before travelApply before travel if you need a visa or want a longer visit.
- Processing
- 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
- Single entry costs 1,000 INR; multiple entry costs 2,500 INR.
- Processing takes 5 working days.
- The checklist covers people from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
- Bring 2 photos and a bank statement.
- 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
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from India
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyBND $
- Time+2h 30m
- 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 indian citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Indian citizens need a visa for Brunei, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Brunei visa?
At Brunei's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help indian citizens enter Brunei?
We have no record of Brunei relaxing its rules for indian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do bruneian citizens need a visa for India?
Bruneian citizens need an eVisa for India. Apply on the official website.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Brunei?
Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia Japan, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Brunei are easier for indian citizens?
Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia Indonesia, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Brunei?
Find Brunei's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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 India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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