Brunei
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for Bruneian citizens
Entry requirement
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Dutch citizens travelling to Brunei
NetherlandsBrunei Visa-free, 90 days Brunei visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Brunei to the Netherlands, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bruneian citizens can stay in the Netherlands
Bruneian citizens may stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days. Days in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bruneian citizens in the Netherlands count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for Bruneian citizens
Germany and Belgium admit Bruneian citizens visa-free.
Dutch citizens travelling to Brunei
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Brunei, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Brunei and the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for the Netherlands: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Bruneian citizens stay in the Netherlands?
Bruneian citizens can stay in the Netherlands for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Brunei?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Brunei, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bruneian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?
Yes, Bruneian citizens can enter the Netherlands without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.