Brunei Visa Requirements
For 🇯🇵 Japan passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Safety Rating
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A/B, typhoid.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Brunei is very safe with low crime. Strict laws - alcohol is banned, dress modestly.
Money & Costs
Currency
$ Brunei Dollar (BND)
Daily Budget (USD)
Budget: $50 · Mid: $120 · Luxury: $300+
Tipping
Not customary.
Practical Info
Power
Type G, 230V
Driving
Left side
Emergency
991 (ambulance), 993 (fire), 993 (police)
Getting There
Main Airports
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
February to April is driest. Year-round tropical climate. Always humid.
Cultural Notes
Strict Islamic Malay sultanate. Wealthy from oil. No nightlife. Beautiful mosques. Traditional water villages.
Insider Tips
Alcohol is banned. Modest dress required. Kampong Ayer water village is fascinating. Rainforest is accessible. Most visitors come for a day from Borneo.