Brunei
New Zealand
New Zealand visa for Bruneian citizens
Entry requirement
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- New Zealand visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which New Zealand visa?
New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens)
- Fee
- NZ$17
- Processing time
- Allow up to 72 hours
All visa types for New Zealand
For the ETA, New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17, and applications are made on immigration.govt.nz. Processing time, as New Zealand states it: Allow up to 72 hours. Longest stay on the ETA: 3 months per visit (6 months for UK citizens).
Where to apply in Brunei
New Zealand has no embassy or consulate in Brunei on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Brunei
New ZealandBrunei Visa-free, 30 days Brunei visa for citizens of New Zealand
Travel advice for New Zealand
- 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.
Bruneian citizens planning a trip to New Zealand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates New Zealand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 28 April 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to New Zealand (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for New Zealand (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bruneian citizens can stay in New Zealand
Bruneian citizens may stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to New Zealand.
How Bruneian citizens apply
Bruneian citizens apply for the ETA for New Zealand online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
New Zealand citizens travelling to Brunei
New Zealand citizens can visit Brunei without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for New Zealand, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bruneian citizens stay in New Zealand?
Bruneian citizens can stay in New Zealand for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the New Zealand ETA cost?
New Zealand’s official sources give a standard fee of NZ$17 for the ETA. Processing time: Allow up to 72 hours.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Brunei?
New Zealand citizens can visit Brunei without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Bruneian citizens enter New Zealand visa-free?
No; Bruneian citizens need an ETA for New Zealand.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.