Germany visa requirements for Bruneians

Travel and visa requirements

German Visa is not required for Bruneians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Brunei citizens intending to travel to Germany can do so without obtaining a visa for a duration of 90 days.
  • Visitors must possess passports that are valid until the end of the scheduled trip.
  • Passports must valid for at least 3 months counting from the date of anticipated return to Brunei.
  • Visitors must provide at least two blank pages of their passports to obtain entry stamps.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Firearm and ammunition are only allowed for military personnel working in Germany.
  • There are no certificates of vaccination required to travel to Germany.
  • A maximum of €10,000 euros or equivalent is allowed at entry and departure.
  • Visitors must provide proof of valid health/accidental/repatriation insurance with full international coverage.
  • Visitors are required to present evidence of sufficient funds through a recent bank statement for the duration of stay in Germany.
  • The power plugs and sockets in Germany are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Germany uses the Central European Summer Time zone in Germany (GMT+2) hence, Brunei is 7 hours ahead of Germany.
  • The fastest flight from Brunei to Germany is from Bandar Seri Begawan to Frankfurt, the flight estimated flight duration is 17 hours 40 minutes.
  • Germany has a large number of World Heritage sites and is among the top tourism destinations in the world.
  • Germany is a highly developed country with a very high standard of living, it upholds a social security and universal health care system, environmental protection, and tuition-free university education.
  • The second-largest religion in Germany is Islam, with around 4 million adherents followed by Christianity. Smaller religious groups include Buddhism (0.2%), Judaism (0.1%), Hinduism (0.1%) and others (0.4%).
  • Germany has a temperate seasonal climate and is dominated by humid westerly winds.
  • Though the German climate is rarely extreme, there are occasional spikes of cold or heat.
  • There are 15 biosphere reserves as well as 98 nature parks. More than 400 registered zoos and animal parks operate in Germany which is believed to be the largest 
  • number in any country.
  • The official language of Germany is German, with over 95% of the population speaking it as their first language.
  • Some of the national parks of Germany include the Jasmund National Park, the Vorpommern Lagoon Area National Park, the Muritz National Park, the Wadden Sea National Parks, the Harz National Park and others.
  • Germany’s transport system is characterised by high-speed trains, densely populated motorways, state of the art airports and large seaports.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries can I travel on the basis of my Uniform Schengen Visa??
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Switzerland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.


Do my children also need an appointment? Do my children have to appear in person??
Yes, all applicants, including children, have to make an appointment. For all children below 18 years, both parents need to be present at the Visa Application Centre to sign the VIDEX form. Children below 12 years do not need to be present. All applicants below 18 years, travelling alone or with one parent must submit a signed letter of consent or authorization form and passport copy of the parent not travelling.


Can a visa be extended in Germany?
No, you would need to reapply for a new visa in your home or country of residence.


How long is a Schengen visa valid for?
With a Schengen visa you can stay in Germany and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days, but this is a a so called “short-stay” visa which is valid for travelling purposes, not working or studying. If you plan to go to Germany to look for a job or have found employment, then you need to apply for a work visa. If you have been accepted to a German university you will need to get a student visa.