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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Brunei 🇧🇳?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in India

If you live in India, visas for Brunei are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

• High commission of Brunei in India · B-21, August Kranti Marg

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Brunei at a glance

Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan · Currency: Brunei dollar (BND, $); Singapore dollar (SGD, $) · Official languages: Malay · Calling code: +673

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Brunei: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 14 May 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Brunei uses plug types G, India uses C, D, M. Mains voltage differs (Brunei: 240 V; India: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Brunei →

Your embassy in Brunei

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Brunei, contact the embassy of India:

• High Commission of India, Bandar Seri Begawan · "Baitussyifaa", Simpang 40-22,Jalan Sungai Akar · hcindiabrunei.gov.in

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Brunei for Indian passport holders

• 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free
• 🇹🇭 Thailand — Visa-free 60 days
• 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
• 🇮🇩 Indonesia — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇦 Laos — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇲 Myanmar — Visa on arrival
• 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste — Visa on arrival
• 🇻🇳 Vietnam — e-Visa

The other way round

🇧🇳 Bruneian passport holders visiting India: Bruneian passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Indian passport at a glance

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