Brunei Darussalam Visa Policy

You can obtain Brunei Visas in order to realize your planned trip to Brunei Darussalam. Generally, the validity of a Brunei visa is 3 months with single/multiple entry.

Types of Brunei Visas:

• Visa on Arrival
• Tourist Visa
• Business Visa
• Employment Visa
• Student Visa
• Transit Visa

You can obtain a visa at Brunei International Airport if you are the national of one of the eligible countries for a Visa on Arrival. You can obtain a single-entry or multiple-entry visa depending on your purpose of visit.

Nationals of the below-mentioned countries are eligible for Brunei Visa on Arrival:

• Australia (single-entry or multiple-entry visa valid for 30 days)
• Bahrain (single-entry or multiple-entry visa valid for 30 days)
• China (single-entry visa valid for 14 days)
• Kuwait (single-entry visa valid for 30 days)
• Qatar (single-entry visa valid for 14 days)
• Saudi Arabia (single-entry visa valid for 14 days)
• Taiwan (single-entry visa valid for 14 days)

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Visa on Arrival

1. Passport

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
• It also must have at least two blank pages.

2. Sufficient Funds

• For the duration of stay in Brunei Darussalam

3. Return/Onward Travel Ticket

4. Other Supporting Documents

*Additional documents may be required.

Brunei Darussalam Visa on Arrival Fee

Single Entry visa – 15-20 USD

Multiple Entry visa – 25-30 USD

The fee may vary depending on your nationality.

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Visa on Arrival?

You will apply for a Brunei Darussalam Visa on Arrival at Brunei International Airport.

Brunei Darussalam Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit Brunei Darussalam for tourism and sightseeing. You can apply for a Brunei Darussalam Tourist visa in order to realize your tourist activities. The validity of a Tourist Visa is 90 days after issued.

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Tourist Visa

1.  Application Form

• Duly completed and signed

2. Photo

• The photo should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5 x 4.5 colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
• It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Copy of Travel Itinerary

• Return/Onward tickets

7. Sufficient Funds for the Period of Stay

• Bank statements of last 3 months

8. Proof of Accommodation

• Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)
• In case of staying at a private house, submit a copy of the house owner’s resident card (both front and backside) and fill out the address on the application form.

9. Invitation Letter (If any)

• From sponsor in Brunei

10. For Minors:

• Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree if parents are divorced/death certificate of parent
• Letter of consent from parent/s or legal guardian/s, if traveling unaccompanied

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Brunei Darussalam Tourist Visa

The average processing time for a Brunei Darussalam Tourist visa is 3-7 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Brunei Darussalam Tourist Visa Fee

Single-entry visa – 15-25 USD

Multiple-entry visa (up to 3 months) – 25-30 USD

Multiple-entry visa (more than 3 months) – 30-45 USD

The fee may vary depending on your nationality and country of submission.

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Tourist Visa?

You will apply for a Brunei Darussalam Tourist visa in Brunei Darussalam visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Brunei Darussalam Business visa gives you the authorization to enter Brunei Darussalam and stay here for a maximum period of your visa validity, as permitted. It permits its holder to engage in business-related activities such as attending meetings or conferences, conducting or attending the training, conducting internal audits, installing equipment, or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate, or branch office.

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Business Visa

1.  Application Form

• Duly completed and signed

2. Photo

• The photo should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5 x 4.5 colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
• It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Copy of Confirmed Flight Ticket

7. Proof of Accommodation

• Valid (existing) hotel/accommodation booking/reservation with the full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.)
• In case of staying at a private house, submit a copy of the house owner’s resident card (both front and backside) and fill out the address on the application form.

8. Proof of Sufficient Funds

• Bank statements of last 3 months

9. Invitation Letter

• By sponsor/company/employer in Brunei Darussalam
• Stating the nature and duration of the visit

10. Copy of Authority Letter (If necessary)

• From Department of Immigration and National Registration

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Brunei Darussalam Business Visa

The average processing time for a Brunei Darussalam Business visa is 3-7 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Brunei Darussalam Business Visa Fee

Single Entry visa – 15-20 USD

Multiple Entry visa – 25-30 USD

Multiple-entry visa (more than 3 months) – 30-45 USD

The fee may vary depending on your nationality and country of submission.

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Business Visa?

You will apply for a Brunei Darussalam Business visa in Brunei Darussalam visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

1. To obtain a Brunei Darussalam Student visa, your university in Brunei Should send you an acceptance/admission letter.

2. Then your university writes a letter to Immigration Department about Student Visa.

3. After Reply Letter of Approval of Student Visa from the Immigration Department, your university sends a copy of that letter to you.

4. So that you will show the letter to Immigration Officer in order to obtain a single-entry visa (BND 20) upon arrival at Brunei International Airport.

5. As the student settles in university, the university will process Student Pass, Multiple Entry Visa, and Brunei Identity Card with the assistance of the University Registrar’s Office and University’s Student Welfare Officer within 2 weeks from their date of arrival in Brunei Darussalam.

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Student Visa

1. Student Pass Form

• Duly completed and signed

2. Visa Application Form

• Duly Completed and signed

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Copy of single-entry visa stamp in the passport

4. Brunei ID Card Form

• Duly Completed and signed

5. Official Letter by Your University for:

• Student Pass
• Multiple-entry visa

6. Acceptance/Admission Letter by Your University

7. Immigration Reply Letter of Approval of Student Visa

*Additional documents may be required.

Processing Time for Brunei Darussalam Student Visa

The average processing time for a Brunei Darussalam Student visa is 2 weeks.

Brunei Darussalam Student Visa Fee

Brunei Darussalam Student (Multiple-entry) visa fee is 50 BND (38 USD). You may pay an additional fee to your university.

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Student Visa?

You will apply for a Brunei Darussalam Student visa at Immigration Department.

A Brunei Darussalam Employment visa is granted to you to undertake trips to Brunei Darussalam for work/expertise activities. The applicant's employer in Brunei Darussalam should apply for a visa directly to the Immigration Department in Brunei Darussalam. Once approved, the Immigration Department of Brunei Darussalam will notify the employer and the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam of any approved visa application.

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Employment Visa

Documents must be submitted by Employer to the Immigration Department before Visa Application:

1. Quota License

• From Brunei Labor Department

2. Applying for a 2-year Employment Pass

Then the applicant must submit to the nearest embassy/consulate:

3.  Visa Application Form

• Duly completed and signed

4. Employment Pass Form

• Duly completed and signed

5. Photo

• The photo should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5 x 4.5 colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

6. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
• It also must have at least two blank pages.

7. Copy of ID Card

8. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

9. Copy of Flight Ticket

10. Cover Letter

• By an applicant for application of Employment visa

11. Copy of Authority Letter

• From Department of Immigration and National Registration

12. Invitation Letter

• By employer/company/organization in Brunei Darussalam

13. Employment Contract

• Between employee and employer

14. Medical Certificate

• From recognized hospital
• Must be valid when entering Brunei Darussalam

15. Criminal Record

16. Copy of Company Labour License and Other Documents

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Brunei Darussalam Employment Visa

The average processing time for a Brunei Darussalam Employment visa is 3-7 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Brunei Darussalam Employment Visa Fee

Single Entry visa – 15-20 USD

Multiple Entry visa – 25-30 USD

Multiple-entry visa (more than 3 months) – 30-45 USD

The fee may vary depending on your nationality and country of submission.

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Employment Visa?

You will apply for a Brunei Darussalam Employment visa in Brunei Darussalam visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official visa allows you to participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations, exchange programs, other events held in Brunei Darussalam by intergovernmental organizations.

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official Visa

1.  Application Form

• Duly completed and signed

2. Photo

• The photo should be of passport format, a recent whole-face capture with a light background.
• It must be in the size of 3.5 x 4.5 colored, and the head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• You must be looking straight at the camera with a neutral facial expression (no smile and mouth closed).
• Try to avoid uniforms or colors matching the background.

3. Passport and Copy of the Main Page

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
• It also must have at least two blank pages.

4. Copy of ID Card

5. Residence Permit/Visa Copy

• If your country of residence and citizenship are different

6. Copy of Flight Ticket

7. Note Verbale

*Additional documents may be required by the embassy.

Processing Time for Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official Visa

The average processing time for a Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official visa is 3-7 working days. It depends on your visa application country.

Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official Visa Fee

Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official Visa fee is free of charge.

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official Visa?

You will apply for a Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic/Official visa in Brunei Darussalam visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.

Brunei Darussalam Transit Visa will be granted to travelers whose itinerary includes a stop-over in the territory of Brunei Darussalam. The validity of a Transit Visa is 72 hours. The traveler can stay up to 24 hours without a Transit visa in Brunei Darussalam.

Required Documents for Brunei Darussalam Transit Visa

1.  Application Form

• Duly completed and signed

2. Passport

• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
• It also must have at least two blank pages.

3. Confirmed Onward Ticket for the Next Destination

4. Valid Visa for the Third Country (If necessary)

*Additional documents may be required.

Brunei Darussalam Transit Visa Fee

Brunei Darussalam Transit Visa fee is 5 Brunei Dollars (4 USD).

Where to Apply for Brunei Darussalam Transit Visa?

You can obtain a Transit visa at Brunei International Airport or Brunei Embassies/Consulates.