Brunei: do South Africans need a visa?
South Africans need to apply for a visa before travel to Brunei.
Not published. Set by the visa issued.
Visa required in advance. South Africa is not on Brunei's visa-exempt or visa on arrival lists (Wikipedia), and a South African visa agency says South Africans must apply through a Brunei embassy.231
Before you travel
Length of stay
Not published by official sources
Purpose of visit
Not published by official sources
Passport validity
At least 6 months beyond your return date (GSA).1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
How to apply
Apply through a Brunei embassy. GSA quotes a visa fee of USD 20 and says approval takes 1 to 3 months, because applications are forwarded to the authorities in Brunei. Documents: application form, passport copy, 2 passport photos, return flight booking, hotel booking and bank statement. Incomplete applications are not processed.1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Where South Africans apply
Brunei has no mission in South Africa. GSA names the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Cairo, Egypt (23A Mohamed Mazhar Street, Zamalek, Cairo; tel +20 2 273 66651) as the embassy covering South Africa.1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Travel insurance
Not published by official sources
Return or onward ticket
Return flight booking required for the visa application (GSA).1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Proof of funds
Bank statement showing sufficient funds (GSA). No amount given.1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Accommodation or invitation
Hotel booking confirmation (GSA).1
Not yet confirmed by an official source
Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa
Not published by official sources
Arrival forms
Not published by official sources
Extending your stay and overstaying
Not published by official sources
Transit
Not published by official sources
Travelling with children
Not published by official sources
Sources
Reference
Used to find official sources, never the final word
Commercial
Visa agencies, law firms and travel companies
- 1The GSA (South African visa agency) thegsa.co.za
Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book. Spotted something out of date? Report a change.