Asia
Brunei
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Population
- 466,330
- Currency
- Brunei Dollar (BND)
- Calling code
- +673
- Languages
- Malay, English
- 25missions
- 24embassies
- 1honorary consulate
Brunei
Embassies and consulates in Brunei
embassies in Bandar Seri Begawan
Diplomatic missions from 25 countries are based in Brunei, 25 missions in all (24 embassies and 1 honorary consulate). Most embassies, 23 of 24, are in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Consulates are also found in Mentiri.
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All missions in Brunei
Other cities in Brunei
Outside Bandar Seri Begawan, Mentiri has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Australia 1 embassy1 -
Bangladesh 1 embassy1 -
Cambodia 1 embassy1 -
Canada 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Japan 1 embassy1 -
Kuwait 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Myanmar 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Philippines 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 honorary consulate1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1 -
Singapore 1 embassy1 -
South Korea 1 embassy1 -
Thailand 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Show all 25
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Vietnam 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Brunei
Brunei visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 59 can enter visa-free, 5 get a visa on arrival, 133 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Brunei.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Brunei
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 24 | 11 |
| Student (F, M) | 10 | 3 |
| Exchange (J) | 49 | 51 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 14 | 10 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 7 | 6 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 156 | 102 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 262 | 185 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 4.0% | 8.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 185 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Brunei, the 185th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 55%, exchange visitor visas 28% and visitor visas 6%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (262).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Brunei received 54, 4% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 8.3% for citizens of Brunei in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 4.0%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Brunei’s own missions abroad
Brunei’s embassies abroad (24)
In the other direction, Brunei runs 24 missions in 21 countries. Its largest networks are in Malaysia (3) and the United States (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 23 of 24, are in the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan.
Travel advice for Brunei
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Brunei: the US State Department rates Brunei at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Brunei (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brunei (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Brunei?
Of 198 passports, 59 can enter visa-free, 5 get a visa on arrival, 133 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Brunei; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.