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How to get a Brunei Darussalam visa from Rwanda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Rwandan passport holders travelling to Brunei Darussalam.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Brunei Darussalam.
Transit visa
Visitor Visa
Application requirements
Documents Rwandan applicants need to provide.
- Your original Rwandan passport that's valid for at least 6 months from the intended trip date. It should have at least two blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly filled and signed visa application form.
- Receipt of paid visa application.
- Two recent coloured passport-sized photographs that meet the visa photo specification.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- Valid travel insurance.
- For minors, a certified unabridged birth certificate accompanied with a signed letter of consent from their parents is needed.
- Round trip or onward ticket.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Proof of financial capability for the duration of trip.
- Cover letter detailing the trip.
- Entry will be denied to you if you're a citizen of Israel. Recent visitors to Israel won't be denied entry.
- There's no Brunei Darussalam embassy in Rwanda. The visa applications can go through the British embassy in Kigali.
- The visa is given at the point of entry into the country but a visa letter which serves as a pre-entry approval has to be gotten first.
Visa type details
Visitor Visa
- This visa allows Rwandans travel to Brunei Darussalam for a host of reasons which include tourism, visitation, relaxation and business.
- With this visa, you can visit loved ones, meet business partners, sign contracts as well as attend summits in the country.
- You're required to provide an invitation letter from your host in Brunei detailing purpose, duration and whoever will be financially responsible for your stay in the country.
- A valid means of identification of your host should be accompanied with the letter.
- For business trips, the invitation letter is to be written on the host company's letter head.
- Documentation showing the host's business registration status in Brunei Darussalam is needed.
- If you're in the country for a conference, a copy of paid receipt or any document that proves you are eligible to attend said event is required.
- Any previous relations with the inviting company in Brunei Darussalam is important.
- An introduction letter from your employer in Rwanda detailing awareness and approval of your trip as well as any financial responsibility is required. This letter should also be on the company's letterhead.
- This visa is usually processed in 12-14 days.
- This single entry visa costs B$20 and allows a stay of 30 days.
- The multiple entry visa is valid for 30 days and costs B$30.
- You're expected to leave Brunei Darussalam before your visa expires.
Transit visa
- This visa is for Rwandans who are making short stops in Brunei.
- Traveling from Rwanda to Brunei and back to Rwanda cannot be regarded as transit.
- Applicants travelling to a third country can obtain a transit visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 72 hours.
- Passengers transiting through Brunei international airport for less than 24 hours do not require a visa.
- The visa and other entry permits of the final destination country should be provided.
- Flight ticket of the destination country is also required.
- The transit visa costs B$20.
- This visa cannot be extended.
Where to apply
Brunei Darussalam embassy & visa application centers in Rwanda.
Kigali
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I overstay my visa
The Brunei Darussalam authority takes immigration offences very serious such that if you overstay your visa, you might be punished with jail-term, a fine or even flogging.
Can I enter Brunei with the pre-entry approval
Can I drink alcohol in Brunei
Alcohol is not sold anywhere in the country and public consumption of alcohol is highly prohibited by law. For non-Muslim travellers, importation of up to 2 litres is allowed. The imported alcohol must stay at the residence of the importer and cannot be given out or sold.
How are the laws in Brunei
Brunei practices a legal system based on Sharia law. People in the country that are guilty of thievery, adultery, homosexuality, apostasy and other crimes face severe punishments like stoning to death, amputation or whipping. Possession of pornographic material and prostitution activities are also illegal.