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Brunei
Brunei visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Brunei issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.bn
Which Brunei visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days (Australia) or 14 days (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain)
- Fee
- BND 20
For the visa on arrival, Brunei’s official sources give a standard fee of BND 20, and applications are made on imm.gov.bn. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days (Australia) or 14 days (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain).
Bruneian citizens travelling to Australia
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Travel advice for Brunei
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Brunei, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Brunei
Australian citizens may stay in Brunei for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brunei.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens receive the visa for Brunei at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Brunei’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Malaysia admits Australian citizens visa-free.
Bruneian citizens travelling to Australia
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Brunei issues Australian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Brunei?
Australian citizens can stay in Brunei for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Brunei visa on arrival cost?
Brunei’s official sources give a standard fee of BND 20 for the visa on arrival.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Australian citizens enter Brunei visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need a visa on arrival in Brunei.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.