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Brunei visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Visa required

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Brunei, obtained before travel.

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

Brunei’s tourist visa costs BND 20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Timor-Leste apply for a visa for Brunei

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

The nearest Bruneian missions to Dili are in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (1,928 km from Dili), Jakarta, Indonesia (2,082 km) and Singapore (2,649 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Timor-Leste is decided by Brunei, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Bruneian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste

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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 Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Brunei

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

How citizens of Timor-Leste apply

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

Brunei’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste

Malaysia admits citizens of Timor-Leste visa-free.

Bruneian citizens travelling to Timor-Leste

Bruneian citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Brunei?

Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Brunei, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Brunei in Timor-Leste?

No. Brunei has no embassy in Timor-Leste. The nearest Bruneian consulate general is in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 1,928 km from Dili.

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 Timor-Leste?

Bruneian citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Brunei visa-free?

No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.