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Brunei visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Brunei: 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
Bruneian citizens travelling to Japan
BruneiJapan Visa-free, 30 days Japan 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.
Japanese 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Brunei
Japanese citizens may stay in Brunei for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brunei.
Brunei’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Malaysia admits Japanese citizens visa-free.
Bruneian citizens travelling to Japan
Bruneian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Brunei.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Brunei?
Japanese citizens can stay in Brunei for up to 30 days.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Bruneian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Brunei visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Brunei 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.