Brunei
United States
United States visa for Bruneian citizens
Entry requirement
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, 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
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bn.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Brunei
- Embassy of the United States in Bandar Seri Begawan
Jalan Duta Simpang 336-52-16-9, Bandar Seri Begawan
US visas issued to citizens of Brunei
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 24 | 11 |
| Student (F, M) | 10 | 3 |
| Exchange (J) | 49 | 51 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 14 | 10 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 7 | 6 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 156 | 102 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 262 | 185 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 4.0% | 8.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 185 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Brunei, the 185th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 55%, exchange visitor visas 28% and visitor visas 6%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (262).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Brunei received 54, 4% more than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 8.3% for citizens of Brunei in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 4.0%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Brunei anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Brunei.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Brunei
United StatesBrunei Visa-free, 90 days Brunei visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bruneian citizens can stay in the United States
Bruneian citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Bruneian citizens apply
Bruneian citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Bruneian citizens
Mexico requires Bruneian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Brunei
US citizens do not need a visa for Brunei: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bruneian citizens do not need a visa for the United States, 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 the United States?
Bruneian citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Brunei?
US citizens do not need a visa for Brunei: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bruneian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Bruneian citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.