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Brunei visa for citizens of Palau

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of Palau must obtain a visa before travelling to Brunei.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Brunei visa?

Visa waiver and Social Visit Visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: 90 days (D1), 30 days (D2) or 14 days (D3), depending on nationality
Fee
BND 20
Processing time
Three working days, excluding the day of submission

Apply on Department of Immigration and National Registration (JIPK)

All visa types for Brunei

For the tourist visa, Brunei’s official sources give a standard fee of BND 20, and applications are made on immigration.gov.bn. Processing time, as Brunei states it: Three working days, excluding the day of submission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 90 days (D1), 30 days (D2) or 14 days (D3), depending on nationality.

Where citizens of Palau apply for a visa for Brunei

Brunei has no embassy or consulate in Palau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Bruneian missions to Ngerulmud are in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (2,057 km from Ngerulmud), Taipei, Taiwan (2,396 km) and Tokyo, Japan (3,170 km). Brunei sets which of its missions takes applications from Palau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Bruneian citizens travelling to Palau

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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.

Citizens of Palau 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 citizens of Palau can stay in Brunei

How long citizens of Palau may stay in Brunei is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Palau apply

Brunei has no embassy or career consulate in Palau. Citizens of Palau apply through a mission of Brunei accredited to Palau from abroad; the official visa portal of Brunei names the right place.

Brunei’s neighbours for citizens of Palau

Malaysia admits citizens of Palau visa-free.

Bruneian citizens travelling to Palau

Bruneian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Palau, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Palau need a visa for Brunei?

Citizens of Palau must obtain a visa before travelling to Brunei.

Is there an embassy of Brunei in Palau?

No. Brunei has no embassy in Palau. The nearest Bruneian consulate general is in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2,057 km from Ngerulmud.

How much does the Brunei tourist visa cost?

Brunei’s official sources give a standard fee of BND 20 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Three working days, excluding the day of submission.

Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for Palau?

Bruneian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Palau, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Palau enter Brunei visa-free?

No; citizens of Palau need a visa for Brunei obtained in advance.

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.