Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · BruneiPassport Atlas
Japan passport to Brunei
Yes — Japan passport holders can visit Brunei without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 30 days
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Key facts
- Brunei lets 64 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is one of them.
- Japan passports get “Visa free” at 114 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Brunei passports also enter Japan without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Brunei
Open to Japan passports near Brunei
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
JapanBrunei- Typical duration
- 7.9 hours
- From
- NRT · KIX · HND
- To
- BWN
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 20.5 hours
Singapore · 10.7 hours
Hong Kong · 8.6 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Brunei
Country profile
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Population
455,500
Area
5,770 km²
Currency
Brunei dollar BND
Languages
Malay
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
119,933 · 2024
Migrant share
25.9%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Malay67.4%
- other23%
- Chinese9.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+673
Airports
BWN
Highlights
- Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
- Ulu Temburong
- Kampong Ayer
Japan · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Japan passport need a visa for Brunei?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Brunei typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Brunei mission.
What about a Brunei passport entering Japan?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.