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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Brunei?

Visa-free · 14 days

Citizens of Vietnam can visit Brunei visa-free for up to 14 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Vietnam vs Brunei: passport comparison

Vietnam

24

visa-free countries

Global rank: #153 · mobility 80.7

Brunei

103

visa-free countries

Global rank: #52 · mobility 152.8
19

countries both Vietnam and Brunei can enter visa-free together

Vietnam + Brunei: passport compatibility

48%

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

Where Vietnam and Brunei travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
28 both need a visa
103 access differs

Where Vietnam and Brunei 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.

Only Vietnam is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Vietnam → Brunei

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

The Vietnam → Brunei rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Vietnam passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

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

Where else Vietnam goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Brunei

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 14 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Brunei?
Citizens of Vietnam can visit Brunei visa-free for up to 14 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Vietnam citizens stay in Brunei without a visa?
Vietnam passport holders are allowed to stay up to 14 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Vietnam or Brunei?
The Brunei passport is stronger: 103 visa-free countries versus 24. Global rank: Vietnam #153, Brunei #52.
Where can Vietnam and Brunei citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Brunei?
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 Vietnam and Brunei?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Vietnam passport ranking

Where else the Vietnam passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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