Source: U.S. Department of State. Figures are as published; refusal rates are not individual odds of refusal/approval. Wait times are estimated appointment waits, not real-time.

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Brunei Darussalam

Recently updated Site check date is when we last retrieved published figures. Official source dates may differ — always verify with the issuing authority.
Site: 2026-10-02T18:08:46Z
Official: FY2025

Country Overview

FY2025
8.33%
FY2024
4.00%
Change vs FY2024 (pp)
+4.33 pp
Rank
#175/198

Rank is based solely on the published Adjusted B Visa Refusal Rate for the selected fiscal year. It is a neutral ordering of official figures, not a judgment about any nationality or applicant.

Annual Refusal Rate

Data table (accessible alternative to chart)
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate Change vs prior FY YoY
FY2006 10.00% — —
FY2007 1.80% -8.20 pp -82%
FY2008 3.30% +1.50 pp +83.33%
FY2009 5.60% +2.30 pp +69.7%
FY2010 3.50% -2.10 pp -37.5%
FY2011 8.00% +4.50 pp +128.57%
FY2012 25.50% +17.50 pp +218.75%
FY2013 20.70% -4.80 pp -18.82%
FY2014 11.10% -9.60 pp -46.38%
FY2015 6.82% -4.28 pp -38.56%
FY2016 13.51% +6.69 pp +98.09%
FY2017 3.70% -9.81 pp -72.61%
FY2018 4.35% +0.65 pp +17.57%
FY2019 4.76% +0.41 pp +9.43%
FY2020 0.00% -4.76 pp -100%
FY2021 0.00% 0.00 pp —
FY2022 5.41% +5.41 pp —
FY2023 10.71% +5.30 pp +97.97%
FY2024 4.00% -6.71 pp -62.65%
FY2025 8.33% +4.33 pp +108.25%

Refusal rate trend

Data table (accessible alternative to chart) — Refusal rate trend
Fiscal year Adjusted refusal rate
FY2006 10.00%
FY2007 1.80%
FY2008 3.30%
FY2009 5.60%
FY2010 3.50%
FY2011 8.00%
FY2012 25.50%
FY2013 20.70%
FY2014 11.10%
FY2015 6.82%
FY2016 13.51%
FY2017 3.70%
FY2018 4.35%
FY2019 4.76%
FY2020 0.00%
FY2021 0.00%
FY2022 5.41%
FY2023 10.71%
FY2024 4.00%
FY2025 8.33%

U.S. Department of State — fiscal-year refusal statistics · View official source

Country facts

Population
466,330 (2025)
Source
Capital
Bandar Seri Begawan
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Currency
—
ISO code
BN
Passport / nationality
Brunei Darussalam

World Bank — country indicators · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026 · World Bank

Passport overview

Passport mobility summary is not yet available for this nationality.

Indicative summary only. Not a Passport Index mirror and not Timatic. Always verify entry rules with official government and airline sources before travel. This site is not a live policy authority.

U.S. visa processing posts in this country

Official data updated: Sep 17, 2026 · Last checked: Oct 2, 2026

City / Post B1/B2 Average Wait Time B1/B2 Next Available Appointment F,M,J Next Available H,L,O,P,Q Next Available
Bandar Seri Begawan Not published Less than half a month Less than half a month Less than half a month

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