Brunei visa for United States citizens

For Brunei passport holders dreaming of exploring the United States, your journey begins with securing an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), a mandatory step for most short visits. This convenient authorization allows a maximum stay of 90 days, ideal for tourism or business trips. Should your travel plans extend beyond this period or not meet ESTA requirements, two primary visa types are available to accommodate other purposes. Considering the significant 15-16 hour time difference to the US West Coast, and that most flights from Bandar Seri Begawan involve at least one stopover in major Asian hubs, careful planning ensures a smoother transition across the vast Pacific.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required

Visa options

TouristVisit Visa (Social Visit)
90d
Apply
FamilyLong-Term Social Visit Pass
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visit Visa (BVV)
Apply
BusinessLong-Term Business Visit Pass
Apply
BusinessProfessional Visit Visa and Pass
Apply
TransitTransit Visa on Arrival (72 hours)
3d
TouristVisa on Arrival (30 days, Single Entry)
30d$15valid 1mo
TouristVisa on Arrival (30 days, Multiple Entry)
30d$22multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TouristVisa-Free Entry (90 days)
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa-Free Entry (30 days)
30d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa-Free Entry (14 days)
14d$0multiple-entry
BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Visa-Free Entry
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristConsular Entry Visa (Category A Nationals)
Apply
TouristVisa Exemption (Category C Nationals)
$0multiple-entry
Apply
WorkEmployment Pass
multiple-entryvalid 2y
WorkSpecial Authorisation Work Pass
180dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo

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