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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Brunei citizens need a visa for China?

Visa-free · 30 days

Citizens of Brunei can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Brunei → China
30days

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Brunei vs China: passport comparison

Brunei

103

visa-free countries

Global rank: #52 · mobility 152.8

China

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #112 · mobility 97.5
29

countries both Brunei and China can enter visa-free together

Brunei + China: passport compatibility

49%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Brunei and China travel together — by entry type:

29 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
101 access differs

Where Brunei and China can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Brunei → China

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

longer stay
Before
visa-free 15 days
July 2024
Now
visa-free 30 days
June 2026
14
passports for which China changed entry rules over the observed period
July 2024 — June 2026

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

China: good to know

Beijing

Capital

Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Currency

China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Time zone

+86

Calling code

A, C, I

Power plug

220V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Brunei goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for China

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Brunei citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of Brunei can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Brunei citizens stay in China without a visa?
Brunei passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Brunei or China?
The Brunei passport is stronger: 103 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Brunei #52, China #112.
Where can Brunei and China citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 29 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for China?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Brunei and China?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Brunei passport ranking

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