Bhutan
Brunei
Brunei visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Brunei, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Brunei visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Brunei visa?
Visa waiver and Social Visit Visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: 90 days (D1), 30 days (D2) or 14 days (D3), depending on nationality
- Fee
- BND 20
- Processing time
- Three working days, excluding the day of submission
Apply on Department of Immigration and National Registration (JIPK)
Brunei’s tourist visa costs BND 20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immigration.gov.bn. Processing time, as Brunei states it: Three working days, excluding the day of submission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 90 days (D1), 30 days (D2) or 14 days (D3), depending on nationality.
Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Brunei
Brunei has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Brunei in New Delhi1,231 km
Vasant Vihar 11/9, 110057 New Delhi
- 1,697 km
- Embassy of Brunei in Hanoi1,787 km
Phố Kim Mã 298C, 10226 Hanoi
Measured from Thimphu, Bruneian embassies and consulates are closest in New Delhi, India (1,231 km), Vientiane, Laos (1,697 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (1,787 km). Brunei sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Bruneian citizens travelling to Bhutan
BruneiBhutan e-Visa Bhutan visa for citizens of Brunei
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.
Bhutanese citizens planning a trip to Brunei can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Bhutanese citizens can stay in Brunei
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Brunei is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Brunei has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Brunei accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of Brunei names the right place.
Brunei’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Malaysia requires Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Bruneian citizens travelling to Bhutan
Bruneian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Brunei, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Brunei in Bhutan?
No. Brunei has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest Bruneian embassy is in New Delhi, India, 1,231 km from Thimphu.
How much does the Brunei tourist visa cost?
Brunei’s official sources give a standard fee of BND 20 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Three working days, excluding the day of submission.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Bruneian citizens need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter Brunei visa-free?
No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Brunei obtained in advance.
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.