Passport & Visa

Important:

Passport and visa information listed below should act as a guide only. Guests are advised to check with local authorities on their passport and visa requirements prior to the start of their journeys.

For further information, please visit the IATA Travel Centre website.

Australia

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of an “Australian Migration Status ImmiCard” issued by Australia Holders of a “Document for Travel to Australia (DFTTA) issued by Australia
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid on arrival
Additional Information	Travel documents issued by a recognized authority are accepted, if containing a photo, evidence of being able to re-enter the country of issue or enter a third country. Passengers traveling on domestic sectors of international flights within Australia must hold passports, or passport replacing documents accepted by Australia.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC).
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	Holders of an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) traveling as tourists or on business, obtained prior to departure for Australia
Additional Information	Australia issues and records visas electronically, including those for visitors, students, temporary business entrants and working holiday makers. The Australian Government does not require a visa holder to have a visa label contained in the passport. The visa is linked to a visa holders passport or Australian Migration Status ImmiCard through its unique identifying number. The existence of an electronic visa enables airlines to verify a visa holder’s status using Australia’s Advance Passenger Processing (APP) system prior to boarding the aircraft. Travellers are responsible to ensure that they have a visa to enter Australia.
Warning	Screen prints of visa issue are not acceptable. Valid visas in full or expired travel documents are accepted if accompanied by new travel document. Verification by airlines using Australia’s Advance Passenger Processing (APP) system will require the details of the travel document that contains the visa.

China

Passport
Passport	Required
Document Validity	Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid on arrival When in transit, passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 3 months from the date of arrival
Admission and Transit Restrictions	Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport and a Macao (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter.
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	Passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card valid for travel to “CHN” for a maximum stay of 60 days. The card is valid for the countries listed on the back of the card. Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a normal passport arriving at Haikou (HAK) or Sanya (SYX) for a maximum stay of 30 days. They must have a registration form from a tourist agent registered in Hainan province and approved by the National Tourism Administration of China.
Visa Issuance	Passengers with a Port Visa Notification can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival at Haikou (HAK) for a maximum stay of 15 days. They must have a passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival and 2 passport photos. Payable in cash and local currency only. Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival at Sanya (SYX) for a maximum stay of 15 days. They must have: A passport valid for at least 6 months on arrival; and 2 passport photos; and A hotel reservation; and An invitation letter from Tourist Agency or other corporations/organizers/sponsors; and Contact information from a local person; and Documents that prove the purpose of visit. Payable in cash only. Local currency or US Dollars are accepted. Carriers must notify the SYX immigration office before departure. Passengers with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival at Beijing (PEK) for a maximum stay of 3 months if they have confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. The airline must fax all documents to the station manager prior to arrival and the passenger must: Have a confirmation from the Immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival; and Passport contains at least 1 blank visa page for the sticker-type visa; and Have 2 passport photos and a letter of invitation issued by the Chinese authorities or by a sponsor (approved by Chinese authorities), who must meet passenger on arrival. They can apply to extend their stay up to 6 months with an Immigration judge (if coming on business purposes) Passengers with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival at Chengdu (CTU), Shanghai (Hongqiao (SHA) or Pudong (PVG) for a maximum stay of 1 month if they have confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. The passenger must: Have a letter of invitation issued by the Chinese authorities, confirmation from the Immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, 2 passport photos and a confirmed return/onward ticket; and Passport contains at least one blank visa page; and A sponsor (approved by Chinese authorities) meets passenger on arrival. Passengers with a normal passport can obtain a visa on arrival at Fuzhou (FOC) or Xiamen (XMN) for a maximum stay of 1 month if they have confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. The passenger must: Have a letter of invitation issued by the Chinese authorities, confirmation from the Immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, 2 passport photos and a confirmed return/onward ticket; and Passport contains at least 1 blank visa page; and A sponsor (approved by Chinese authorities) meets passenger on arrival. Passengers who are part of tourist groups of travel agencies belonging to the Zhejiang Province can obtain a visa on arrival at Hangzhou (HGH) for a maximum stay of 1 month. Passengers with a normal passport arriving at Chongqing (CKG), Guangzhou (CAN), Guilin (KWL), Haikou (HAK), Kunming (KMG), Qingdao (TAO), Sanya (SYX), Shenzhen (SZX), Weihai (WEH), Xi An (XIY) and Yantai (YNT) can obtain a visa on arrival if they have confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure and: That a visa will be issued on arrival; and Passport contains at least 1 blank visa page for the sticker-type visa; and A sponsor (approved by Chinese authorities) meets passenger on arrival. They can apply to extend their stay.
Note	The following should be taken into account even if holding a Visa: Passengers travelling to Tibet must hold a special Tibet Entry Permit

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Passport
Passport	Required
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for: At least three (3) months from the date of entry, for visits of up to three (3) months; or At least six (6) months from the date of entry, for visits exceeding three (3) months.
Minors	Passport not required for minors registered in their parent/guardian passport, provided it contains photos of the minors and travelling with the passport holder.
Visa
Visa	Required
Visa Issuance	Holders of normal passports issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. Free of charge. E-visas can be obtained via www.ednrd.ae.
Additional Information	Valid visas in expired passports are accepted provided accompanied by new passport Extension of stay possible for additional 30 days, for nationals of Brunei Darussalam, provided extension request is submitted at least two (2) days prior to the expiry date of the visa issued on arrival.
Minors	Separate visa not required for minors registered in their parent/guardian passport, provided their name is endorsed in the visa of the parent/guardian.
Warning	Visitor not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

Hong Kong SAR, China

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of temporary or emergency passports
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least one (1) month beyond the period of intended stay.
Minors	Minors traveling together with nationals of Indonesia working overseas must be able to complete the Indonesian entry procedures on their own, or receive assistance from a third person. Indonesian overseas workers pass through a special entry lane where other passengers are not permitted.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC).
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of three (3) months for nationals of Brunei Darussalam. Holders of: Travel documents issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department, endorsed with “Holder’s eligibility for Hong Kong (SAR China) Permanent Identity Card verified”; or a Hong Kong (SAR China) Permanent Identity Card Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to HKG” Travelling on business.
Additional Information	Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination.Travellers are responsible to ensure that they have a visa to enter Australia.
Warning	Visitors not holding return/onward ticket could be refused entry.

Indonesia

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of temporary or emergency passports
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
Minors	Minors traveling together with nationals of Indonesia working overseas must be able to complete the Indonesian entry procedures on their own, or receive assistance from a third person. Indonesian overseas workers pass through a special entry lane where other passengers are not permitted.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC).
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of 30 days (not applicable to holders of Emergency and Temporary passports): For nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Chile, Ecuador, Lao People’s Dem. Rep., Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam; For holders of Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) passports; For holders of passports issued by Singapore Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to IDN” For a maximum stay of 60 days. Only if arriving at one of the following airports: Balikpapan (BPN), Bandung (BDO), Batam (BTH), Denpasar-Bali (DPS), Jakarta (Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and Soekarno-Hatta (CGK)), Kupang (KOE), Lombok (LOP), Makassar (UPG), Manado (MDC), Medan Kuala Namu (KNO), Padang (PDG), Pekan Baru (PKU), Semarang (SRG), Surakarta (Solo) (SOC), Surabaya (SUB), Yogyakarta (JOG).
Minors	All children, even when included in their parent’s passports, must hold separate visas (where applicable).
Additional Information	Nationals of Brunei Darussalam are granted a stay of maximum three (3) months within any six (6) months period. Visitors who are visa exempted are required to hold documents for their next destination.Visitors over 12 years of age are required to hold sufficient funds to cover their stay (at least THB 10,000.- per person or THB 20,000.- per family). Proof of funds includes Letters of Credit, vouchers, MCO’s or well-known credit cards, which are honoured in Thailand. Exempt are: holders of a re-entry visa.
Warning	Visas must be used within 90 days after date of issuance
	Visitors must hold return/onward tickets

Japan

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of International Certificate of Identity issued by Brunei Darussalam
Document Validity	Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid on arrival
Minors	Minors not holding own passports, included in their parent/legal guardian’s passport, are accepted if traveling together with the parent/guardian
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a normal passport and traveling as tourist for a maximum stay of 14 stays Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a diplomatic passport for a maximum stay of 14 days Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with an official passport for a maximum stay of 14 days Passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) valid for travel to “JPN” if traveling on business for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Transit Without Visa (TWOV)	Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country on the same calendar day. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. Passengers transiting through Tokyo (HND) or Osaka (KIX) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 72 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination. Passengers with a passport and a confirmed onward ticket to a third country within 72 hours can obtain a Shore Pass on arrival if there are no connecting flights on the same calendar day. They must: Have documents required for the next destination; and Have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay; and Arrive at and depart from an airport or seaport located within the same group below. Group A – Airports Narita (NRT), Haneda (HND), Nagoya (NGO), Niigata (KIJ), Komatsu (KMQ) and Yokota (OKO) Group B – Airports Osaka (KIX), Nagoya (NGO) and Komatsu (KMQ) Group C – Airports Fukuoka (FUK), Nagasaki (NGS), Kumamoto (KMJ), Kagoshima (KOJ), Naha (OKA) and Kadena (DNA) Group D – Airports Chitose (CTS)
Additional Information	Valid visas in expired passports are not accepted if accompanied by a new passport Valid Visa Waiver Registration Certificates in expired passports are not accepted
Warning	Visitors not holding return/onward ticket could be refused entry.

Malaysia

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of a General Certificate of Identity issued by Brunei Darussalam, if arriving at airports in Labuan, Sabah or Sarawak, which are Bakelalan (BKM), Bario (BBN), Belaga (BLG), Bintulu (BTU), Genting (GTB), Kapit (KPI), Keningau (KGU), Kota Kinabalu (BKI), Kuching (KCH), Kudat (KUD), Labuan (LBU), Lahad Datu (LDU), Lawas (LWY), Limbang (LMN), Long Akah (LKH), Long Banga (LBP), Long Lellang (LGL), Long Pasia (GSA), Long Semadoh (LSM), Long Seridan (ODN), Long Sukang (LSU), Marudi (MUR), Miri (MYY), Mulu (MZV), Mukah (MKM), Pamol (PAY), Ranau (RNU), Sahabat (SXS), Sandakan (SDK), Semporana (SMM), Sepulot (SPE), Simanggang (SGG), Sibu (SBW), Tanjung Manis (TGC), Tomanggong (TMG), Tawau (TWU). Holders of emergency or temporary passports.
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
Minors	Minors up to and including 15 years of age may be listed in an accompanying adult’s passport.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of 30 days for nationals of Brunei Darussalam Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to MYS”
Additional Information	Extensions of stay possible for nationals of Brunei Darussalam. Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds (at least USD500) to cover their stay. Students attending University or College in Malaysia can obtain their visa once they are in Malay to cover the study period. It is required to hold all documentation confirming placement and those attending private Universities or Colleges must be met by a representative.
Warning	Nationals of Brunei Darussalam not holding a return/onward ticket could be requested to purchase one or refused entry.

Philippines

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of temporary or emergency passports
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
Admission and Transit Restrictions	Visitors traveling for touristic or business purposes must hold return/onward tickets. Exempt are holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to PHL”. Exempt are former nationals of the Philippines (Balikbayans) and accompanying spouses and children.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of 30 days for holders of passports issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam. A max. stay of one year for former nationals of the Philippines (Balikbayans) holding proof of former Filipino nationality.Accepted proof: previously held Filipino passport, birth certificate, foreign naturalization papers showing former Filipino nationality, etc. A foreign passport with place of birth in the Philippines does not necessarily qualify as being a former Filipino. Accompanying spouses and children of former nationals of the Philippines are also granted the visa exception provided they are handled by the same immigration officer. A max. stay of one year for accompanying spouses and children of nationals of the Philippines who have been outside the Philippines for more than one year or former nationals of the Philippimes (Balikbayans) . Accepted proof: marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption papers, etc. The family must be handled by the same immigration officer.
Visa Issuance	Holders of passports issued by Brunei Darussalam can obtain a visa on arrival, for a maximum stay of 59 days. Extension possible.
Additional Information	Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. Multiple extensions of 59 days, (with a maximum of 1 year), available for those listed under visa exemptions. Extension of visas must be settled at Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros, Manila. Fee varies depending on reason and number of days requested for the extension. Length of stays are calculated by starting on the next day after the day of arrival in the Philippines
Minors	Foreign minors, aged up to/incl. 14 years, not residing in the Philippines and traveling without parents require a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG), obtained from consular representation prior to departure. Exempt are those meeting parents in the Philippines, who must be at the airport to meet the minor; dual nationals holding a Philippine passport, which must be presented and the holder is admitted as a national of the Philippines; previously recognized as a Philippine national holding a Philippine Identification Certificate; or unmarried minors with Philippine ancestry, accompanied by a grandparent, guardian or relative who must be able to provide proof of the minor’s ancestry. Foreign minors traveling accompanied by parents whose surname is not the same as the surname of the minor should carry proof of their relationship.

Singapore

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of temporary or emergency passports
Document Validity	Passports and/or passort replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
Minors	Passport not required for children up to/including 15 years of age provided travelling with a parent or legal guardian, and being registered in the passport or passport replacing document of the companion
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC). Nationals of Brunei Darussalam who have visited Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria or Sierra Leone within the last 28 days are subject to screening and healt checks. Passengers may be quarantined for further assessment.
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of 30 days for nationals of Brunei Darussalam Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to SGP”. Issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, traveling on business, for a maximum stay of 60 days.
Additional Information	Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. Extension of stay possible for a fee of SGD 40.-. For more information: www.ica.gov.sg Expectant mothers visiting Singapore for the purpose of delivering their child in Singapore must apply for a Visit Pass prior to their visit. The Visit Pass can be applied for at www.ica.gov.sg (Apply for Visit Pass). Applications take 4 to 6 weeks to process. A Visit Pass is not required for nationals of Singapore or alien residents of Singapore holding a Re-entry Permit issued by Singapore.
Warning	Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

South Korea

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of emergency or temporary passports
Document Validity	Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid on arrival
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	Nationals of Brunei Darussalam for a maximum of 30 days.
Transit Without Visa (TWOV)	Passengers transiting through Seoul (ICN) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
Additional Information	Holders of e-visas are required to hold an Electronic Visa Issuance Confirmation, issued by the Ministry of Justice
Warning	Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry

Taipei

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of emergency or temporary passports.
Document Validity	Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Additional Information	A valid visa in an expired passport is accepted if holding a valid passport of the same type
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	Effective until 31 July 2019: Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a normal passport for a maximum stay of 14 days. Passengers with a Certificate of Identity issued by Brunei Darussalam for a maximum stay of 14 days
Visa Issuance	Effective 01 April 2019, e-visas can be obtained before departure at https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/BOCA_MRVWeb. Passengers must have a printed e-visa confirmation
Minors	For children (up to/including 19 years) traveling on their parent’s passport with a visa issued on a separate document: the name(s) of children must be inserted in the parent’s visa
Warning	Visitors must hold return/onward tickets Effective until 31 July 2019: Nationals of Brunei Darussalam with a normal passport must have a hotel confirmation or an address with contact details in Chinese Taipei Passengers with a Certificate of Identity issued by Brunei Darussalam must have a hotel confirmation or an address with contact details in Chinese Taipei

Thailand

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of temporary or emergency passports
Document Validity	Passports and/or passort replacing documents must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival Passports issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam must be valid for the period of intended stay.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC).
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of 30 days: Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to THA”: for a maximum stay of 90 days. Issued to nationals of Brunei Darussalam, traveling on business, for a maximum stay of 60 days.
Additional Information	Nationals of Brunei Darussalam are granted a stay of maximum three (3) months within any six (6) months period. Visitors who are visa exempted are required to hold documents for their next destination. Visitors over 12 years of age are required to hold sufficient funds to cover their stay (at least THB 10,000.- per person or THB 20,000.- per family). Proof of funds includes Letters of Credit, vouchers, MCO’s or well-known credit cards, which are honoured in Thailand. Exempt are: holders of a re-entry visa.
Warning	Visitors who are visa exempted but do not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry.

United Kingdom

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of temporary or emergency passports
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for the period of intended stay.
Additional Information	Flights between the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, Ireland (Rep.) and Isle of Man are treated as domestic flights, therefore are not subject to UK Immigration control
Minors	When their names are registered in the passport of (one of) their parents or guardians, the (transit) visa – if required – must indicate that it is also valid for the child(ren) travelling on that passport. Children are not allowed to travel on a passport in which they are registered if they are not accompanied by the holder(s) of that passport.
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of six (6) months for nationals of Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Singapore.
Additional Information	For visitors who are visa exempt up to a maximum stay of six (6) months, the period of stay will be determined by the Immigration Officer on arrival.

Vietnam

Passport
Passport	Required
Passport Exemptions	Holders of International Certificate of Identity issued by Brunei Darussalam
Document Validity	Passports and/or passport replacing documents must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay. When holding a visa for entry into Vietnam, passports must be valid at least one (1) month after the expiry date of the visa.
Minors	Minors arriving or departing from Vietnam who are 13 years old or younger must travel accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Warning	Passport number and nationality must match those stated on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC).
Visa
Visa	Required. See Visa Exemptions.
Visa Exemptions	A maximum stay of 14 days for nationals of Brunei Darussalam. A maximum stay of 30 days for national of Brunei Darussalam arriving at Phu Quoc (PQC). A maximum stay of 90 days for holders of “Certificate of Visa Exemption” issued to former nationals of Vietnam residing abroad, or to nationals of Vietnam not holding a Vietnamese passport but only holding a foreign permanent resident card. Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) provided endorsed “Valid for travel to VNM” For nationals of Brunei Darussalam.
Visa Issuance	Holders of a pre-approval letter issued only in Ha Noi, Viet Nam by the Vietnamese Immigration (Ministry of Public Security) or the Consular Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 or 3 months at Hanoi (HAN), Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) or Da Nang (DAD). Fee: USD 45.- for a single-entry 1 or 3 months visa; USD 65.- for a multiple-entry 1 month visa; or USD 95.- for a multiple-entry 3 months visa.
Additional Information	Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay and documents required for their next destination. Extension of stay possible for an additional 90 days, for holders of a “Certificate of Visa Exemption”.
Warning	Visitors not holding return/onward ticket could be refused entry.