Russian Federation to Brunei visa requirements

Russian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for short tourist trips to Brunei. They may enter visa-free for up to 14 days under a mutual visa-waiver agreement in force since 8 January 2018. You just need a passport valid for at least six months and proof of onward/return travel. Brunei Darussalam grants visa-free entry to holders of Russian ordinary passports for stays of up to 14 days, for tourism and short visits. This is based on a mutual (reciprocal) visa-exemption arrangement between Brunei and Russia that took effect on 8 January 2018, under which Bruneians likewise enjoy 14 days visa-free in Russia. No advance application, eVisa, ETA, or visa-on-arrival is required for trips within the 14-day limit. Travelers must hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay and be able to show onward or return travel and, if asked, sufficient funds. The visa-free period of 14 days cannot normally be extended at the border; stays longer than 14 days, or non-tourism purposes (work, study, long-term residence), require a visa obtained in advance from a Bruneian diplomatic mission, since neither an eVisa nor a general visa-on-arrival channel is available to Russian citizens. Travelers should also complete Brunei's electronic arrival card if required at the time of travel and observe local laws, which are strict (Brunei enforces Sharia-based rules, prohibition on alcohol importation beyond personal allowance limits, and severe penalties for drug offenses). Always reconfirm the day count and entry rules shortly before departure, as visa policies can change.