Employment Visa
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Employment Visa

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-21 days

Application Fee

50 BND

Stay Duration

Up to 2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Work visa for foreign nationals seeking employment in Brunei. Requires Foreign Workers License (LPA) and employer sponsorship. Renewable annually.

The Employment Visa allows foreign nationals to work in Brunei with a registered employer. The process requires the employer to first obtain a Foreign Workers License (LPA) from the Department of Labour, demonstrating that the required skills are not available locally.

The employee must then pass medical examinations and obtain an Employment Pass. For stays over 3 months, a Green Identity Card is mandatory.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

73,150 AUD

per year

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Professional

Experience

1+ years

Required Skills

Valid work permit from the Labour DepartmentApproval letter from the Immigration and National Registration Department

Language

English

Intermediate

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IL

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

With at least 6 months validity

Passport photos

Recent biometric photos

Medical examination

Health clearance from approved clinic

Employment contract

Signed job offer from Brunei employer

Educational qualifications

Degrees and certifications

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Foreign Workers License (LPA)

Approved by Department of Labour

Company registration

Valid business license in Brunei

Employment verification

Documentation of employment arrangement

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Advantages

  • Legal work authorization
  • Renewable annually
  • Can bring dependents
  • Path to Green ID card
  • Access to health and social services

Considerations

  • Employer-dependent status
  • Medical examination required
  • Foreign Workers License process delays
  • Limited job mobility
  • Green card required for 3+ months

Application Process

1

Employer secures LPA

Register job vacancy and obtain Foreign Workers License (Lesen Pekerja Asing)

2

Health examination

Undergo medical check at accredited health center

3

Obtain employment pass

Immigration approves employment pass within 5 working days

4

Apply for Green ID card

If employment is 3+ months, register for Green Identity Card

5

Enter Brunei

Travel to Brunei with approved employment pass

Application Forms

Employment Pass Application

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