Brunei•AsiaGreen Identity Card (Temporary Residency)
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
20 BND
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Smart Identity Card for foreign nationals working in Brunei for 3+ months. Required for employment passes and provides work authorization. Valid for 5 years.
The Green Smart Identity Card is a mandatory identification for foreign nationals residing in Brunei for employment periods of 3 months or longer. It serves as proof of temporary residency and work authorization. The green card system uses color coding where yellow cards are for citizens, purple for permanent residents, and green for temporary residents.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original and copy
Birth certificate
Original or certified copy
Entry permit/Residence permit
Current visa documentation
Employment pass
Proof of 3+ month employment
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Advantages
- Proof of legal residency
- Work authorization document
- 5-year validity
- Affordable fee
- Accepted as ID throughout Brunei
Considerations
- Only for 3+ month stays
- Mandatory for workers
- Expires with employment
- Requires biometric registration
- Not a path to permanent residency
Application Process
Verify employment duration
Confirm employment pass is 3+ months
Register with immigration
Visit Department of Immigration and National Registration
Provide biometric data
Fingerprints and digital photo
Pay registration fee
BND 20 for green card issuance
Await card production
Smart card printed and activated
Collect card
Receive green identity card
Application Forms
Green Identity Card Application
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