Brunei visa requirements for Israeli citizens
Brunei is not letting in israeli citizens at the moment.
ISR
Israel
BRN
Brunei
Not allowed to enter
Entry is closed to this passport.
- Visa
- Not allowed
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Israeli citizens in Brunei
Israeli citizens cannot enter or transit through Brunei
- Israeli citizens cannot enter Brunei.
- No transit, even staying on the plane for the same flight.
What to do
Brunei is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
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
- 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
Coming from Israel
- Plugs GAdapter needed
- MoneyBND $
- Time+6h
- 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
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Questions
Is entry to Brunei restricted for Israeli citizens?
Israeli citizens cannot enter or transit through Brunei, even if they stay on the aircraft and continue on the same flight. Israeli citizens are refused entry to Brunei. Israeli citizens are refused transit, even if they stay on the aircraft and continue on the same flight.
Do israeli citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Brunei is not letting in israeli citizens at the moment.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help israeli citizens enter Brunei?
We have no record of Brunei relaxing its rules for israeli citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do bruneian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Bruneian citizens need a visa for Israel, from its embassy or consulate.
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 israeli citizens?
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia Laos, and 3 more let israeli citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Brunei?
Brunei is not admitting travellers on this passport. Check the official government source for exceptions.
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 Israel passport?
It ranks #20 and reaches 139 destinations without applying ahead.
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