Do I need a visa to visit Brunei as a tourist?

It depends on your nationality. Many nationalities (including most EU countries, the UK, US, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and others) can enter visa-free for a set number of days; a small group of nationalities get a visa on arrival; everyone else must obtain a Social Visit Visa from a Brunei embassy or High Commission before travelling.

How long can I stay in Brunei without a visa?

Visa-exempt stays are 90 days for nationalities such as the EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the US; 30 days for nationalities such as Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, Oman, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine and the UAE; and 14 days for nationalities such as Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and several others.

Which nationalities can get a visa on arrival in Brunei?

Holders of Australian, Bahraini, Kuwaiti, Qatari, Saudi Arabian, Chinese and Taiwanese passports may obtain a visa on arrival for tourism at Brunei's immigration checkpoints.

Is there a fee for the E-Arrival Card?

No, there is no fee or charge for E-Arrival Card registration.

How much does a Brunei tourist visa cost if my nationality needs one?

The Social Visit (Tourist) Visa fee is US$20 for a single-entry visa or US$30 for a multiple-entry visa (fees vary slightly by issuing mission/currency), and the visa is valid for up to 3 months.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Brunei?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Brunei.

How many blank pages do I need in my passport for Brunei?

You need at least 1 blank page available per entry stamp, or 6 blank pages if you are applying for a visa.

Do I need travel insurance to visit Brunei?

Travellers are required to hold medical insurance with a minimum coverage of BND10,000 for the duration of their visit if staying longer than two weeks for tourism; failure to show proof can limit the stay to two weeks.

Is there a currency declaration requirement when entering or leaving Brunei?

Travellers carrying more than 15,000 Brunei dollars (about US$11,500) in cash on entry or exit must declare it.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination to visit Brunei?

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is only required for travellers aged 9 months and older arriving from, or with a long airport transit through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

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Brunei INRS Portal for Canadian Citizens

To enter Brunei, Canadian citizens need: a valid passport · E-Arrival Card (INRS Portal) · Health Declaration (healthinfo.gov.bn) · Passport validity requirement · Blank page requirement · Confirmed onward/return air ticket · Medical insurance requirement for tourism stays over 2 weeks · Currency entry/exit limit · Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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Quick Facts

Brunei Visa & INRS Portal — Key Facts for Canadian Citizens

Visa Required

No — INRS Portal required

Visa Type

INRS Portal

Gov Fee

Max Stay

90 days

Processing

1 days

Passport Validity

6+ months

Blank Pages

1 pages

Entry Type

multiple

What You Need

Canadian citizens traveling to Brunei need

✓A valid Canada passportValid 6 months after arrival · 1 blank page
$E-Arrival Card (INRS Portal)From $69 →
✓Health Declaration (healthinfo.gov.bn)
✓Passport validity requirement
✓Blank page requirement
✓Confirmed onward/return air ticket
✓Medical insurance requirement for tourism stays over 2 weeks
✓Currency entry/exit limit
✓Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Available Visas

Brunei Visa & INRS Portal Types for Canadian Citizens

E-Arrival Card (INRS Portal)

✓ Most popular

$69

Entries: —Stay: 90 daysPurpose: —

⏱ Approved by Nov 2, 2026

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Social Visit Visa (longer stay) — for stays over 90 days

Online

$169

Entries: —Stay: 90 daysPurpose: —

⏱ Approved by Nov 2, 2026

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Overview

Brunei Visa & INRS Portal for Canadian Citizens — What You Need to Know

Canadian citizens need the INRS Portal — not a visa — to enter Brunei. To enter Brunei you need: a valid passport, E-Arrival Card (INRS Portal), Health Declaration (healthinfo.gov.bn), Passport validity requirement, Blank page requirement, Confirmed onward/return air ticket, Medical insurance requirement for tourism stays over 2 weeks, Currency entry/exit limit, Yellow fever vaccination certificate. PassportsAndVisas.com completes and submits your INRS Portal for you, with a specialist review before anything is filed.

Visa Policy

Brunei Visa & INRS Portal Policy for Canadian Citizens

Brunei's visa policy for Canadian citizens requires advance application before travel. The embassy visa process requires submission to the nearest Brunei consulate or embassy. The government fee of $0 is set by Brunei immigration authorities and is subject to change. PassportsAndVisas.com monitors policy updates daily and will notify you of any fee changes after your application is submitted.

Canadian citizens should apply for their Brunei visa at least 4 days before departure to allow time for processing and any document corrections. Rush processing is available for travelers with imminent departure dates. The E-Arrival Card (INRS Portal) is issued, and the 90-day stay period begins on arrival.

Travel Context

Traveling to Brunei from Canada — What to Know Before You Go

Planning a trip to Brunei from Canada involves a few key logistics beyond the visa. Direct flights are available from major Canada hubs to Brunei's main international airports, with flight times varying depending on your departure city. We recommend booking refundable tickets until your visa is approved — PassportsAndVisas.com's service fee is charged only after visa approval, so you are not committed financially before your visa is confirmed.

Passport preparation is the most important step. Your Canada passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining beyond your departure date from Brunei, and at least 1 blank pages for entry stamps. If your passport is expiring soon, PassportsAndVisas.com can expedite Canada passport renewal — often faster than standard government processing times.

Once your Brunei visa is approved, you will receive a PDF confirmation by email. Print this document and carry it with your passport — some Brunei border officials require a physical copy, even for eVisas. Save a digital backup on your phone as well. Your visa details will also be linked to your passport number in Brunei's immigration database.

Application Guide

What Canadian Citizens Need Before Applying

Applying for a Brunei visa as a Canadian citizen through PassportsAndVisas.com takes 5–10 minutes online. You will need your Canada passport (valid for 6+ months), a digital passport photo meeting Brunei's exact specifications, and your travel dates. Our system guides you through each field and flags potential errors before submission.

The most common reason Canadian citizens face Brunei visa rejection is passport photo non-compliance. Brunei requires a white background, the size shown on the government portal dimensions, taken within the last 6 months, with no glasses. Our proprietary photo-check system automatically validates your photo against Brunei's requirements before we submit — catching the errors that cause the majority of preventable rejections.

After submission, your application is reviewed by a Canadian-specialist on our team — someone familiar with the specific patterns that trigger scrutiny for Canada passport holders. We submit to Brunei Immigration within 2 hours of receiving your complete file. You will receive email updates throughout the process, and your approved visa PDF will be delivered to your inbox — typically within 1 business days.

How It Works

How Canadian Citizens Get a Brunei Visa & INRS Portal

Apply online in 5–10 min

Complete our short guided form with your passport and travel details.

Specialist reviews first

We check every detail against your Canada passport before anything is submitted.

We submit your INRS Portal

Filed with the Brunei authorities on your behalf.

INRS Portal by email

Your confirmation arrives in your inbox, ready for travel.

Full Requirements — VIE Intelligence Engine

Everything Canadian Citizens Need to Know About Brunei Visa & INRS Portals

All Brunei visa data for Canadian passport holders is updated daily from official government sources.

Brunei requires 4 documents for Canadian citizens. Our system validates all of these automatically before submission.

Avoid These Mistakes

Why Canadian Citizens Get Brunei Visa & INRS Portal Rejections — And How We Prevent It

Our document review catches these before submission. Rejected due to our error? We resubmit at no charge.

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Passport expires within 6 months of entry

Airlines and Brunei immigration refuse entry. This is one of the most common preventable rejection reasons.

✓ We verify passport validity before submitting

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Details don't exactly match passport

A single character difference in name, DOB, or Canada passport number causes rejection.

✓ We verify all fields match your passport scan

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Prior overstay or visa violation

Prior overstays are on record and may trigger automatic rejection. Tell us — we can advise Canadian applicants.

✓ We guide you through handling prior violations

Why Choose Us

Brunei Visa & INRS Portal: Expert Help vs Applying Directly

You can apply on the government portal for free. Here's why 500,000+ travelers paid us instead.

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Never rejected for a preventable mistake

Most refusals come from a handful of fixable errors. We check every application before it is filed.

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Government portal monitored 24/7

Brunei's application system goes offline without warning. We watch it around the clock and submit the moment it returns.

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Get your whole family right first time

Inconsistencies between family applications are a top rejection trigger. We manage all applications together.

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Human help for complex cases

Prior overstay? Dual nationality? A specialist handles your Canadian case personally. Avg response under 2 hours.

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Official Advisories

Current Travel Advisories for Canadian Citizens Visiting Brunei

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CANADA DFATD

Take normal security precautions

Questions & Answers

Brunei Visa & INRS Portal FAQ for Canadian Citizens

Yes. Canadian passport holders need a visa to travel to Brunei. The options available are E-Arrival Card (INRS Portal), Social Visit Visa (longer stay) — for stays over 90 days. Applications are made through an embassy or consulate.

📋 Sources

PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily.

▶Brunei Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
▶U.S. Department of State — Brunei Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com

Other Passport Holders

Brunei visa requirements for other passport holders

Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Brunei visa requirements specific to you.

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