Brunei Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Brunei Passport is currently ranked Number 55T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 94.5. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Brunei’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 155 Taxation 50 Perception 40 Dual Citizenship 10 Freedom 20

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Travel Destinations from Brunei ^{50% in total score}

For the Brunei Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Brunei a Travel Score of 155 which means that Brunei passport holders can enter a total of 155 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Brunei ^{20% in total score}

For the Brunei Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Brunei a Taxation Score of 50, meaning that Brunei has zero tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Brunei Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Brunei a Perception Score of 40, meaning that Brunei citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Brunei Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Brunei a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Brunei citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Brunei Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Brunei a Freedom Score of 20, meaning that Brunei citizens have low freedom.