UK eTA for Brunei Citizens

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Planning to explore the UK coastline from Brunei? Make sure to apply for UK eTA before your trip to ensure a smooth and successful journey.

UK eTA Explained: Meaning and Purposes

Meaning

The UK eTA is a digitally authorised travel permit for Brunei citizens travelling to the UK for a short stay.

Allowed Purposes

Once your UK eTA is approved, you can use it for various activities, including:

  • Business meetings
  • Exploring the famous cuisine and places in the UK
  • Meeting with old friends
  • Taking connecting flights to your final destination or
  • Enrolling in the educational courses that can be completed within 3–6 months

UK eTA Explained: Meaning and Purposes

Meaning

The UK eTA is a digitally authorised travel permit for Brunei citizens travelling to the UK for a short stay.

Allowed Purposes

Once your UK eTA is approved, you can use it for various activities, including:

  • Business meetings
  • Exploring the famous cuisine and places in the UK
  • Meeting with old friends
  • Taking connecting flights to your final destination or
  • Enrolling in the educational courses that can be completed within 3–6 months

Check Your UK eTA Validity, Entry Type, and Stay Days

  • Validity & Stay Days:
    • The valid period is for 2 years from the approval date, and the maximum stay period is for 6 months/180 days per visit.
  • Entry Type:
    • Brunei Citizens can enter the UK multiple times within the validity period.

Document Checklist for UK eTA

Prepare the following documents for your UK eTA applications.

  • A Valid Brunei Passport: The UK eTA system requires a passport that holds validity for the complete duration of travel in the UK, having enough pages for immigration stamps
  • A Recent Digital Photo: The application requires a recent digital photograph in a passport-size. It should have a plain background and eyes clearly open.

Time It Takes to Process a UK eTA Request

Applicants must choose the appropriate processing time for their UK eTA application.

Processing Type Time Taken Fee Best Suited For
Standard Processing 1 - 2 Days Without any extra processing fee Applicants with flexible departure dates
Rush Processing 6 - 12 Hours Requires an added processing fee to be paid by the applicant If you need your UK eTA approved faster than the standard processing time
Super Rush Processing 1 Hour The applicants are required to pay the highest processing fee If you need to travel to the UK on an Urgent or Immediate basis.

Cost Details of the UK eTA for Brunei Citizens

The cost details can be checked on the UK eTA Cost page using our fee calculator. You just need to provide your nationality, and the fee information will be visible on the screen.

How to Apply for a UK eTA from Brunei

The UK eTA application process is entirely online and designed to be user-friendly. Here’s how it works:

Filling the Application Form

Start your UK eTA application form by providing your travel dates, personal information, and passport number

Upload the Documents and submit your Application

Please carefully review the application form to ensure it is error-free, attach the required documents, and submit the form

Paying the Fee & Receiving the UK eTA

Pay the fee using your valid credit/debit card, and receive your approved UK eTA via email

Sample Image of the UK eTA

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How to Know the UK eTA Application Status?

The Brunei citizens require their order ID and passport number for checking the status of their UK eTA on the UK eTA Application status page

UK eTA Renewal or Extension Information

You cannot renew or extend a UK Electronic Travel authorisation (eTA) after it has expired. To re-enter the UK, you must reapply for a new visa.

Minimising the Risk of Mistakes

  • Apply Early: Avoid applying at the last minute, as processing requires time, and last-minute applications can lead to mistakes or delays.
  • Check Your Information: Please make sure that all the details on your application precisely match those on your passport. Typos can cause delays.
  • Keep a Copy: Save a copy of your approved eTA confirmation on your phone and print one out as a backup.

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FAQ

Yes, even for transit through a UK airport, Brunei citizens must hold a valid UK eTA

Yes. Your name on the UK eTA application form must exactly match the name on your passport

The spring months from late March to early June, and the autumn months of September and November, are the best times to visit

Yes, you can edit your application details before making the final payment


Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in July 2025. Travellers are advised to verify details with relevant authorities, including embassies, airlines, or government agencies, to ensure accuracy before making any travel arrangements.


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