Vanuatu
Brunei
Brunei visa for citizens of Vanuatu
Entry requirement
Citizens of Vanuatu must obtain a visa before travelling to Brunei.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Brunei visa guide
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)
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 Vanuatu apply for a visa for Brunei
Brunei has no embassy or consulate in Vanuatu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of Brunei in Canberra2,725 km
Beale Crescent 10, 2600 Canberra
- Consulate General of Brunei in Kota Kinabalu6,310 km
Lorong Grace Square 1, 88100 Kota Kinabalu
- 6,654 km
The nearest Bruneian missions to Port Vila are in Canberra, Australia (2,725 km from Port Vila), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (6,310 km) and Tokyo, Japan (6,654 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Vanuatu is decided by Brunei, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Bruneian citizens travelling to Vanuatu
BruneiVanuatu Visa-free, 120 days Vanuatu 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.
Citizens of Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu can stay in Brunei
How long citizens of Vanuatu may stay in Brunei is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Vanuatu apply
Brunei has no embassy or career consulate in Vanuatu. Citizens of Vanuatu apply through a mission of Brunei accredited to Vanuatu from abroad; the official visa portal of Brunei names the right place.
Brunei’s neighbours for citizens of Vanuatu
Malaysia admits citizens of Vanuatu visa-free.
Bruneian citizens travelling to Vanuatu
No visa is needed by Bruneian citizens for Vanuatu, for stays of up to 120 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Vanuatu need a visa for Brunei?
Citizens of Vanuatu must obtain a visa before travelling to Brunei.
Is there an embassy of Brunei in Vanuatu?
No. Brunei has no embassy in Vanuatu. The nearest Bruneian embassy is in Canberra, Australia, 2,725 km from Port Vila.
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 Vanuatu?
No visa is needed by Bruneian citizens for Vanuatu, for stays of up to 120 days.
Can citizens of Vanuatu enter Brunei visa-free?
No; citizens of Vanuatu 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.