Brunei
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of Brunei鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Brunei set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .
Passport validity requirements聽
To enter Brunei, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive. It must not be damaged or have any pages missing. If your passport does not meet these conditions, you may be refused entry and detained.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.听
聽You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements聽
British citizen passport holders may enter Brunei for up to 90 days without a visa as a visitor. If you have another type of British nationality, check visa requirements with .
To stay longer or if you鈥檙e travelling for work, study, business travel or other reasons, you must meet the Brunei government鈥檚 entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the .听听
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
Make sure you get your passport stamped when you enter Brunei. Do not overstay your visa or violate the terms of entry. Penalties include detention and caning.听
Dual nationality聽
Brunei does not recognise the dual nationality of Bruneians. The immigration authorities can refuse your entry if you hold a Bruneian passport and a passport of a different nationality.
If you鈥檙e a dual national, you should use the same passport to enter and exit Brunei. The passport you use for entry will determine your nationality in Brunei. If you enter on a Brunei passport, you cannot access British consular assistance, as you will be treated as a Bruneian national.听听
Declaration form聽
You must to enter Brunei. Do this before you travel as it may be requested at check-in. You do not need to complete the arrival form if you are not passing through immigration.听
From 7 September 2024, in response to the spread of the Mpox virus, it is now mandatory for all travellers into Brunei (via land, air or sea) to complete the upon arrival. More information can be found at the .
Land and sea travel聽
Check before you travel. They are not open 24 hours. Make sure your exit and entry stamps are correct before leaving the border post.
Vaccine requirements聽聽
To enter Brunei, you must have certificates to prove you鈥檝e had:聽聽
- a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a
- a polio vaccine, in some circumstances
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .听
Customs rules聽
There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
You can complete a declaration through the Customs.BN app or on arrival at the airport. Download the app for 听辞谤 .