UK ETA Requirements for Brunei Citizens
Everything Bruneian travellers need to visit or transit the UK with an ETA in 2025.
Do Brunei citizens need a UK ETA?
Citizens of Brunei must obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling for short visits or airport transit. The ETA is a quick online pre‑travel check linked to your passport.
Fee
£16 per application, paid online.
Validity
Valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.
Stay & entries
Multiple entries; usually up to 6 months per visit.
Processing time
Often within hours; allow up to 3 working days.
Requirements for Brunei applicants
Valid Brunei biometric passport
Travel with the same passport used in your ETA application.
Recent digital photo
Plain background, neutral expression, no glare (UK standards).
Email address
To receive confirmations and the decision.
Payment method
Debit/credit card or mobile wallet to pay the £16 fee.
What Brunei nationals can do on an ETA
| Allowed (examples) | Not allowed |
| Tourism, visiting family/friends, attending events. | Paid work, self-employment, providing services to UK clients. |
| Business meetings, conferences, trade visits. | Internships or training with pay; long-term assignments. |
| Short study (≤ 6 months) and airport transit. | Long-term study or residence; overstaying permitted period. |
If you intend to work or stay long-term, apply for the appropriate UK visa instead of using an ETA.
How to apply (for Brunei citizens)
Start the application online or in the ETA app
Create an account or sign in.
Scan/enter passport & upload photo
Use NFC scanning in the app if available.
Answer eligibility questions
Select your purpose: tourism, business, or transit.
Pay the £16 fee & submit
You’ll receive a confirmation email.
Wait for approval
Many decisions arrive within hours; allow up to 3 working days.
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