United Arab Emirates
Brunei
Brunei visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bruneian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
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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.
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Brunei
Emirati citizens may stay in Brunei for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brunei.
Brunei’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Malaysia admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
Bruneian citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
No visa is needed by Bruneian citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Arab Emirates and Brunei.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Emirati citizens do not need a visa for Brunei: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Brunei?
Emirati citizens can stay in Brunei for up to 30 days.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
No visa is needed by Bruneian citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Emirati citizens enter Brunei visa-free?
Yes, Emirati 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.