Brunei Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

BruneiThis country’s passport is ranked No. 38 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score154

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
20209145
202112443
202215438
202315740
202415637
202515535
202615438
Population
469,775(2026 est.)
Official language
Malay
Government type
Absolute monarchy
Continent
Asia
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Currency
Brunei dollar
Area
5,765 km²
Phone code
+673

Brunei: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
121st out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingMalay
3rd out of 3 countries
Form-of-Government RankingAbsolute Monarchy
1st out of 5 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
45th out of 159 countries
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
3rd out of 57 countries
APEC RankingAPEC Member Economies
11th out of 21 countries
ASEAN RankingASEAN Countries
3rd out of 11 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
10th out of 56 countries
OPEC+ RankingOPEC+ Countries
2nd out of 21 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
8th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USAeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

United KingdomeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

CanadaeTA

An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.

Schengen AreaVisa-Free

Visa-free travel is available.

About Brunei

Brunei is a small sultanate located on the northern coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by the Malaysian state of Sarawak and the South China Sea. The country is characterized by dense tropical rainforests and a network of rivers that shape its landscape. Its territory is divided into two separate parts, both surrounded by Malaysia.

Life in Brunei revolves around a blend of Malay traditions and Islamic values, with mosques and markets forming key community hubs. The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, features modern infrastructure alongside traditional water villages on stilts. The pace of life is generally relaxed, with a strong emphasis on family and communal harmony. The country enjoys a high standard of living, supported by its natural resources.

Brunei maintains close ties with its Southeast Asian neighbors and is an active member of ASEAN. Its foreign policy emphasizes non-interference and regional stability. The sultanate has historically been a neutral player in regional politics, focusing on economic cooperation. Although not a major global power, Brunei participates in international forums and maintains diplomatic relations worldwide.