Bhutan passport → Brunei
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Bhutanese passport holders need a visa for Brunei, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Brunei at a glance
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Currency
- Brunei dollar (BND), Singapore dollar (SGD)
- Languages
- Malay
- Calling code
- +673
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
Brunei for other passports
- BhutanVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free14 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Bhutanese passport holders
- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free60 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MalaysiaeVisa
MyanmareVisa
Common questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Bhutanese passport holders need a visa for Brunei, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Bhutanese citizens stay in Brunei?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bhutanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Brunei?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Bhutanese citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bhutan passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens (edited 5 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Brunei before you travel.