Brunei Darussalam visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting Brunei Darussalam

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Bruneian Visa.

  • 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.

Brunei Darussalam Visa for Rwandans

Facts about Brunei Darussalam

Brunei is a tiny nation in Asia popular for its beaches and biodiverse rainforest. The beaches allow tourists to perform activities like water sports and scuba diving. Ulu Temburong National Park affords tourists access to the culture and wildlife in Brunei. The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan is home to Jame’Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque and its 29 golden domes.
 
Brunei recorded a record number of tourist arrivals in 2017. The number of foreigners who visited the country was 258,955, this was the highest number since 2011. This follows from an 18% increase from the number of tourists who visited the country in 2016.
 
Brunei is an Islamic country and indecent dressing is frowned at especially during the period of Ramadan. Fines and prison sentences are handed out to people who are found to be involved in adultery. Consuming food, drink or tobacco during the fasting hours of Ramadan will land you in hot water with the authorities.
 
All European Union citizens, United States, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein can visit Brunei without a visa for up to 90 days. Citizens of Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, Ukraine, and UAE can visit Brunei without a visa for a period of 30 days. Nationals of Cambodia, Japan, Canada, Russia, and Costa Rica can visit the country without a visa for up to 14 days.

Types of Brunei Darussalam Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Transit visa 12-14 days 3 days
Visitor Visa 12-14 days 30 days

General Requirements for Brunei Darussalam Visa

  • 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.
Brunei Darussalam Transit visa Brunei Darussalam Visitor Visa

Brunei Darussalam Visitor Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Brunei Darussalam Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Brunei Darussalam Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Transit visa

20.00 (BND)

Visitor Visa

20.00 (BND)

Brunei Darussalam Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda

Location

Address

Kigali

Parcelle No 1131, Boulevard de l'Umuganda, Kacyiru Sud BP 576, Kigali, Rwanda.

www.gov.uk/government/world/rwanda

bhc.kigali@fco.gov.uk

(+250) 252 556 000

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?

No, the pre-entry approval isn't a guarantee for you to enter Brunei Darussalam. The grant of entry to Brunei Darussalam will be determined based on the assessment by the Department of Immigration and National Registration officers at the point of entry.

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.