New Zealand
Brunei
Brunei visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Brunei, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bruneian citizens travelling to New Zealand
BruneiNew Zealand Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) New Zealand 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.
New Zealand 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long New Zealand citizens can stay in Brunei
New Zealand citizens may stay in Brunei for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brunei.
Brunei’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Malaysia admits New Zealand citizens visa-free.
Bruneian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Before flying to New Zealand, Bruneian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Brunei?
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for Brunei, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Brunei?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Brunei for up to 30 days.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Before flying to New Zealand, Bruneian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Brunei visa-free?
Yes, New Zealand citizens can enter Brunei without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.