Brunei Online Visa Application and Full Requirements 2020 Update

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Brunei Online Visa Application and Full Requirements 2020 Update.

Brunei Visa Application Guide: Brunei is a small oil-producing sovereign state located on the North Coast of the Island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

The country is also massively surrounded by the Malaysian State of Sarawak as it’s a coastline with the South China Sea. Its capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Brunei Visa

There are so many fun places to visit in Brunei, the landmarks in Brunei are flawlessly attractive and alluring, and you would not want to miss the excitement of visiting the Jerudong Park, Istana Nurul Iman Palace, Royal Regalia Museum, Ulu Ulu National Park Resort, Pantai Seri Kananga beach with friends and families for vacation or trip.

Visa Requirements for Nigerians Travelling to Brunei

  1. Original, signed Nigeria passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
  2. Passport-type photographs: 4 passport photographs
  3. Visa application form: Visa application form filled out in detail (block letters) and signed by the applicant.
  4. Appointment Letter
  5. Acceptance Letter from the Applicant. Acceptance Letter from the Applicant must be provided.
  6. Certificate of Qualifications attested by the MEA & HRD Ministry.
  7. Quota Approval Letter from the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs.Letter from the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Other Requirements

Visa-exempt for a stay of up to 30 days, applicants must;

  • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
  • Hold proof of sufficient funds in the form of a bank statement or cash
  • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
  • Hold documents showing proof of the purpose of the trip
  • Hold all documents required for the next destination
  • Hold a visa for the next destination, if required
  • Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

How to Apply

Visas are obtained from Brunei High Commissions and Embassies in other countries before arrival at a Brunei Immigration Checkpoint.

Nationals from many countries have automatic permission to enter Brunei and do not require a pre-arranged Visa to receive an Entry Pass at an Immigration Checkpoint.

An Entry Pass is issued on entering Brunei; it is stamped into the passport at an Immigration Checkpoint. It defines how long the person can stay in Brunei, and whether the pass is valid for single or multiple entries.

There are 10 Immigration Checkpoints in Brunei:

  1. Brunei International Airport, Berakas (commercial & private aircraft)
  2. Bandar Seri Begawan Wharf (water taxis to/from Limbang)
  3. Kuala Lurah, Brunei-Muara district (vehicles to/from Limbang)
  4. Sungai Tujuh, Kuala Belait district (vehicles to/from Miri & Kuching)
  5. Puni, Temburong district (vehicles to/from Limbang)
  6. Labu, Temburong district (vehicles to/from Lawas & Kota Kinabalu)
  7. Muara Port (commercial shipping & cruise ships)
  8. Anduki Airport, Seria (private aircraft – Brunei Shell helicopter base)
  9. Customs Wharf, Kuala Belait (ships, ferries & private yachts)
  10. Serasa Ferry Terminal – Muara (ferries to Labuan & Lawas, and private yachts)

Requirements to receive an Entry Pass on arrival in Brunei:

  1. A valid passport or /travel document
  2. The passport must have a validity of at least 6 months when entering Brunei
  3. Nationals from the following countries do not need a Visa to enter Brunei: Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, The Republic of Maldives, Norway, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, The Philippines – receive a 14-day visit pass on arrival

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom – receive a 30-day visit pass on arrival

United States – receive a 90-day visit pass on arrival

Note: If you plan to travel in and out of Brunei during the period of your entry pass, be sure to request a multiple-entry visit pass

  1. Nationals from other countries require a valid pre-arranged Visa in their passport prior to arrival in Brunei
  2. A Transit Visa can be obtained at any immigration entry point by any nationality on arrival if arriving from one country/port/town and traveling on to a different country/port/town. Transit visas cannot be issued if you are returning to the place of embarkation where your flight/boat etc started from.

Transit visas are only available for up to 72 hours.

It is possible to apply for a Visit Pass or Transit Pass extension at the Immigration Office once admitted to Brunei.

Nationals who require a Visa and who intend to travel in and out of Brunei during the validity period of their visa should ensure they apply for a multiple entry visa.

Nationals from Israel are not normally granted a Visa for Brunei.

How to apply for a Pre-arranged Visitor Visa?

  1. Submit an application to the Brunei Embassy or High Commission where the applicant resides.
  2. Submit an application to any other Brunei Embassy or High Commission in any other country.
  3. Be prepared to show evidence of a return or ongoing ticket, or other means of leaving the country eg: vehicle, yacht, etc.

Visit Visa/Entry Pass Fees

Transit Pass – Bn$5.00

Single Entry – B$20.00

Multiple Entry – B$50.00

NOTE: Be careful to select the desired Visa type on the application form at the point of entry. Be sure to have small denomination notes in Brunei or Singapore currency to pay for the Visa;

Immigration officials don’t operate a foreign currency exchange service, and it’s very likely they won’t have change for big notes.

These Regulations are subject to change. If in doubt, check with your nearest Brunei consular office.

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