The Embassy of Brunei in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Brunei in the United States, serving Bruneian citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 3520 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-237-1838 |
| Emergency phone | +1 202-725-5366 |
| Fax | +1 202-885-0560 |
| info@bruneiembassy.org | |
| Website | bruneiembassy.org |
| Head of Mission | Mohd. Ja’afar Adnan, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: office hours, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in the Van Ness area of Washington, D.C., about 5.9 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 11 km away. The nearest Metro station is Van Ness–UDC (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Brunei in the United States
The ambassador is Mohd. Ja’afar Adnan, who presented the credentials on 16 December 2025, according to the State Department’s Order of Precedence. The Congressional Directory also lists 1 consular office of Brunei in the United States – career or honorary – in New York (New York); it will get its own page in this directory. In Brunei, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan (bn.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do Bruneian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Brunei takes part in the US Visa Waiver Program: its citizens can visit the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, but they need an approved ESTA travel authorisation before travelling (Department of Homeland Security; 8 CFR 217.2).
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
175 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (embassy), Canada (embassy), Central African Republic (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 176 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Brunei.
Emergency assistance
Outside office hours, Bruneian citizens can call the embassy’s emergency number +1 202-725-5366, according to its website. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Brunei can contact the U.S. Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan.
Diplomatic missions of Brunei in the United States
Brunei in the United States
- Washington – Embassy of Brunei in the United States (this page)
- New York (NY) – consular office (page in preparation)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Brunei in the United States
Does Brunei have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 1 US city, including New York.
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Details checked on 21 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), bruneiembassy.org.
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