South Korea Visa Requirements for Bruneian Citizens (2026)
No — Bruneian citizens can enter South Korea without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Specifically for Bruneian passport holders
- •Brunei nationals are eligible for visa-free entry to South Korea with an allowed period of stay of 30 days. [1]
- •Short-term visa-free categories for Bruneians include Tourist/Transit (General) B-2-1, Short-Term General C-3-1, Ordinary Tourist C-3-9 and Medical Tourist C-3-3, for stays under 90 days. [1]
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- K-ETA approval (KRW 10,000, apply at k-eta.go.kr).
- Return or onward ticket from South Korea.
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
- Q-Code (quarantine) submitted online before arrival.
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~90 working days |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The K-ETA application fee is KRW 10,000 per person, approximately USD 7-8. [6]
- •Additional online payment processing fees may apply, generally about 3%. [6]
- •The fee covers the K-ETA application and examination process and is non-refundable regardless of the outcome. [6]
- •Payment can be made with VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club, DISCOVER, UnionPay or Alipay+. [6]
How to apply
- Apply only through the official K-ETA website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or the official K-ETA mobile app, not through lookalike agency sites. [5]
- Agree to the terms and conditions. [8]
- Verify your email address. [8]
- Enter your passport information. [8]
- Enter your application information and check all details are correct. [8]
- Complete and submit the application; assessment generally takes within 72 hours. [8] [5]
Before you fly
- •K-ETA assessment generally takes within 72 hours. [5]
- •Apply only via the official K-ETA website or app; similar agency sites charge high fees. [5]
- •If your card's overseas payment option is blocked, the K-ETA fee may not be processed. [6]
Full South Korea entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Bruneian citizens can enter South Korea as a short term visit (e.g., tours, visiting relatives or friends, attending simple meetings) up to 90 days without a visa, though you should remain aware of the quarantine requirements. You must also have an onward or return ticket. It is illegal to work on a tourist visa, whether as a teacher or in any other capacity.
You must be in possession of a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) to enter Korea visa-free. You can complete your K-ETA application up to 24 hours before boarding your flight and it will be valid for 3 years from the date of approval. There is a small, non-refundable charge.
Overstay: 2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
The K-ETA fee is non-refundable even if your application is rejected. [6]
Beware of phishing or agency sites that charge high fees for K-ETA applications. [5]
An overseas payment block on your card can cause the K-ETA fee payment to fail. [6]
Recent changes
- · upcomingOn 25 February 2026, South Korea announced that it will be expanding the tour group visa-free policy towards citizens of Indonesia in the future.
- · confirmedQatar
- · confirmedUnited Arab Emirates
- · confirmedKazakhstan
- · confirmedRussia
- · confirmedUruguay
- · confirmedVenezuela
- · confirmedJapan
- · confirmedChile
- · confirmedGuatemala
- · confirmedLatvia
- · confirmedBrazil
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedE-9 workers were assigned to a specific site; transfer to another site permitted only in limited cases → Allowed to transfer to another site belonging to the same construction company (same employer) where the new site meets E-9 requirements — South Korea loosens E-9 worksite transfer rules
Frequently asked
How long can Bruneian citizens stay in South Korea?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.; K-ETA approval (KRW 10,000, apply at k-eta.go.kr).; Return or onward ticket from South Korea.; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.; Q-Code (quarantine) submitted online before arrival..
What happens if I overstay in South Korea?
2009 saw concern raised over Chinese nationals who overstayed their visas.
Who is exempt from applying for a K-ETA?
Korean passport holders and dual nationals, US armed forces under SOFA, flight attendants and seafarers, ABTC (APEC) card holders, and certain transfer passengers.
How long does the K-ETA assessment take?
Generally within 72 hours.
Which cards can I use to pay the K-ETA fee?
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club, DISCOVER, UnionPay or Alipay+.
Sources & last verified
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Bruneian citizens” and “Visa policy of South Korea”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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