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Brunei visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by US citizens for Brunei, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.bn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bruneian citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
Before travelling from the United States to Brunei, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 US citizens can stay in Brunei
US citizens may stay in Brunei for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brunei.
Brunei’s neighbours for US citizens
Malaysia admits US citizens visa-free.
Bruneian citizens travelling to the United States
Bruneian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Brunei?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Brunei, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Brunei?
US citizens can stay in Brunei for up to 90 days.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bruneian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can US citizens enter Brunei visa-free?
Yes, US citizens can enter Brunei without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.