Brunei
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Japan visa for Bruneian citizens
Entry requirement
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Japanese citizens travelling to Brunei
JapanBrunei Visa-free, 30 days Brunei visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Bruneian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bruneian citizens can stay in Japan
Bruneian citizens may stay in Japan for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Brunei
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Brunei: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Brunei and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Bruneian citizens stay in Japan?
Bruneian citizens can stay in Japan for up to 30 days.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Brunei: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Bruneian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
Yes, Bruneian citizens can enter Japan without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.