As required by the Brunei Passport Act, all foreign nationals need a valid visa to enter Brunei Darussalam. However, nationals of the following APEC economies are exempted from visa requirement for social, business or professional visits for certain periods:

• Canada, Indonesia, Japan, The Philippines, Thailand and Peru - 14 days.
• Malaysia, Singapore, Republic of Korea and New Zealand - 30 days
• United States of America - 90 days

Visas are required for nationals of these economies if they intend to stay longer than the period specified above.

A transit visa, for a stay of within 72 hours, can be applied for and will be issued upon arrival at the Brunei International Airport, provided the applicant has confirmed tickets to a third destination country and meets specified conditions.

An Australian national can apply for a visa on arrival (multiple entry visa valid for 1 month) upon entry at any Immigration Control Posts through out Brunei Darussalam.

A visa, transit visa or a visa exemption does not guarantee admission. The final decision rests with the competent authority at the point of entry. On being granted admission, a visit pass is issued. Under the rules and regulations set out in the Immigration Act, the visit pass is classified as social, business or professional.

The ABTC Scheme has been implemented in Brunei Darussalam since August 2003. Holder of APEC Business Travel Card must posses International Passport valid more than six months. Upon arrival ABTC holders (card valid to enter Brunei Darussalam) will be given a multiple entry visa (gratis) and be given 3 months visit pass for his temporary stay in the country. Brunei International Airport provide special lane for ABTC holder for passport examination upon arrival.

• Passport or other internationally recognized travel document endorsed valid for travel to Brunei Darussalam, with assured returnability to the country of origin or domicile, and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Brunei Darussalam (photocopies of the particular pages of the passport if application is made through a local sponsor in Brunei Darussalam).
• Introductory or sponsorship letters from associated companies, business representatives, government agencies or other authority
• Two photographs
• Return tickets

Visa application can be made at the nearest Brunei Darussalam overseas mission or through a local sponsor in Brunei Darussalam to the Department of Immigration and National Registration. A formal interview may also be required.

1-3 working days (at the Department of Immigration and National Registration)

Multiple entry visas are issued on application.

A visa to business people is valid up to a maximum of 1 year.

Extension of stay can be applied at any Immigration Office in Brunei Darussalam by submitting Form 8 with particulars of a sponsor. Processing is immediate.

Single Entry B$20.00
Multiple Entry (3 months and below) B$30.00
Multiple Entry (3 months to 1 year) B$50.00
Fees are payable in cash

Family members are permitted to accompany a businessperson under a social visit visa.