🇧🇳 Brunei visa requirements for New Zealand citizens
No visa needed — New Zealand citizens can stay in Brunei visa-free for up to 30 days.
Entry rules for New Zealand passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from New Zealand can travel to Brunei for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Brunei, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Brunei immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The New Zealand passport ranks #20 worldwide, opening 162 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 39 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Brunei is one of them.
In the other direction, Bruneian citizens traveling to New Zealand face a different rule: eta required.
Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 9 of 11 destinations are open to New Zealand travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Brunei
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Brunei dollar ($)
- Languages
- Malay
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Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Brunei?
No visa needed — New Zealand citizens can stay in Brunei visa-free for up to 30 days.
How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Brunei without a visa?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Brunei for up to 30 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Brunei?
The currency in Brunei is the Brunei dollar ($). The capital city is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 30 days for New Zealand citizens traveling to Brunei. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Brunei embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for New Zealand passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.