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3-5d processing

Issued for the purpose of social visits or tourism to Brunei Darussalam. Requires advance application through the nearest Brunei mission abroad for Category A/B nationals.

Processing is 3 working days at HQ/Kuala Belait, 5 working days at Temburong. Must be applied through Brunei missions abroad. Terms and conditions apply.

30 daysmultiple entry

Short-stay visa issued on arrival at Brunei International Airport for nationals of eligible Category C1 countries (e.g. Australia, Kuwait ordinary/diplomatic/special passport).

Fee: BND 20.00 (single entry) or BND 30.00 (multiple entry). Applicants fill in Visa Form and arrival card available on incoming flights. Business/professional visits require separate sponsored application even for C1 nationals.

14 dayssingle entry

Short-stay single-entry visa issued on arrival for nationals of eligible Category C2 countries (e.g. Saudi Arabia).

Fee: BND 20.00. Single entry only. Applicants fill in Visa Form and arrival card available on incoming flights.

14 daysmultiple entry

Short-stay visa issued on arrival for nationals of eligible Category C3 countries (e.g. Qatar). Single or multiple entry options available.

Fee: BND 20.00. Single or multiple entry available. Business/professional visits require sponsored application processed in 3-5 working days.

14 daysmultiple entry

Short-stay visa issued on arrival for nationals of eligible Category C4 countries (e.g. Bahrain). Single or multiple entry options available.

Fee: BND 20.00 (single entry) or BND 30.00 (multiple entry).

3-5d processing

Issued for the purpose of investment or business-related activities in Brunei Darussalam. Must be sponsored by a registered company or government entity in Brunei.

Processing: 3 working days at HQ/Kuala Belait, 5 working days at Temburong. Requires sponsorship from a registered Brunei company or government agency. Even nationals who qualify for visa-free/VoA general entry must apply separately for Business Visit status. Applications submitted to Department of Immigration and National Registration; visa stamp collected at nearest Brunei mission abroad.

3 days

Issued to any person who is in transit and en route to a third country via Brunei Darussalam.

Maximum stay 72 hours (3 days), per the official MFA Types of Visa page. Transit visas are only issued at Brunei International Airport (granted at the point of transit). Terms and conditions apply.

Issued to spouses and children (under 18 years old) of foreign nationals residing in Brunei Darussalam.

Dependent visas cover spouses and children under 18. Must be applied through Brunei missions abroad. Terms and conditions apply.

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825d

Long-term pass for foreign nationals with family ties to Brunei citizens or permanent residents who do not yet meet criteria for permanent residency.

Valid up to 5 years. For those with family ties to Brunei citizens or permanent residents. Effective from 31 December 2024.

Issued for the purpose of studying in Brunei Darussalam at a recognized institution.

Must be applied through Brunei missions abroad. Requires enrollment confirmation from an institution in Brunei. Terms and conditions apply.

Issued for the purpose of taking up employment in Brunei Darussalam.

Must be applied through Brunei missions abroad. Typically requires a sponsor/employer in Brunei. Terms and conditions apply. Separate from the work permit (Pas Kerja) which is processed by the Department of Immigration and National Registration after entry.

3-5d processing

Issued for the purpose of professional work or expertise required for a particular project in Brunei Darussalam.

Processing: 3 working days at HQ/Kuala Belait, 5 working days at Temburong. Must be sponsored by a government agency or registered company in Brunei. Even nationals qualifying for visa-free/VoA general entry must apply separately for Professional Visit status.

Mandatory work authorization issued by the Department of Immigration and National Registration to foreign nationals taking up employment in Brunei. Must be held in addition to a valid Employment Visa.

Official requirement per the Work Pass Division: foreign nationals working in Brunei must hold BOTH a valid visa AND a valid work pass. The employer's representative first obtains a work visa approval letter; the employee then attends a Brunei mission abroad for the work visa endorsement (with medical check and travel document) before the work pass is issued. Companion document to the Employment Visa, not a substitute for it.

Visa issued to foreign nationals holding a diplomatic passport travelling on official business.

Many countries with diplomatic passport holders are granted visa-free access (Category D2/D3) under bilateral agreements. The Diplomatic Visa applies to those not covered by waiver arrangements. See also Forms for Diplomats on the MFA website.

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825d

Long-term multiple-entry pass for company owners and foreign investors who meet Brunei's economic contribution criteria, including local job creation and tax compliance.

Valid up to 5 years with multiple-entry. Excludes convenience stores, restaurants, laundries, salons, and non-registered companies. No minimum investment amount stated officially. Pass may be revoked for law violations or failure to provide economic benefits. Effective from 31 December 2024. Does not explicitly lead to permanent residence.

1825 daysmultiple entryvalid 1825d

Long-term multiple-entry pass for foreign experts and professionals whose expertise is determined to be beneficial and needed for Brunei's national development.

Valid up to 5 years. Granted based on national needs as determined by relevant government bodies. No minimum salary or investment amount stated officially. Effective from 31 December 2024.