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๐ฑ๐ฐ Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Brunei ๐ง๐ณ?
Yes. Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Brunei, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brunei before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Brunei or its official government website before you travel.
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.
Brunei at a glance
Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan ยท Currency: Brunei dollar (BND, $); Singapore dollar (SGD, $) ยท Official languages: Malay ยท 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
Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Brunei's sockets (G). Mains voltage differs (Brunei: 240 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near Brunei for Sri Lankan passport holders
- ๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore โ Visa-free 30 days
- ๐น๐ญ Thailand โ Visa-free 60 days
- ๐ฐ๐ญ Cambodia โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos โ Visa on arrival
- ๐น๐ฑ Timor-Leste โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia โ e-Visa
- ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia โ e-Visa
- ๐ฒ๐ฒ Myanmar โ e-Visa
The other way round
๐ง๐ณ Bruneian passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Bruneian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Brunei โ
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Brunei, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brunei before travelling.
Does a Bruneian need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Bruneian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.