Brunei•AsiaLong-Term Social Visit Pass
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-56 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 5 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
New long-term residency pass for foreign nationals with family ties to Bruneian citizens or permanent residents. Valid up to 5 years with multiple re-entry visas.
The Long-Term Social Visit Pass is a newly introduced residency program effective from December 31, 2024, designed to strengthen family connections in Brunei. It allows foreign nationals with family ties to Bruneian citizens or permanent residents to reside in the country for extended periods. The pass is granted based on national needs and with support from relevant regulatory bodies.
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IL
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With at least 6 months validity
Proof of family relationship
Marriage certificates, birth certificates, DNA evidence if needed
Sponsor documentation
Proof of Bruneian citizenship or permanent residency of sponsor
Health certificate
Medical clearance
OptionalProof of accommodation
Where applicant will reside in Brunei
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Advantages
- Long-term family residency
- Multiple re-entry visas
- Can extend for dependents
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Stable long-term arrangement
Considerations
- Requires family connection
- Subject to national needs assessment
- Approval process lengthy
- Limited work rights
- Dependent on sponsor status
Application Process
Establish family connection
Demonstrate relationship to Bruneian citizen or permanent resident
Prepare documentation
Gather family ties evidence and personal documents
Submit application
Apply through Department of Immigration and National Registration
Assessment
Application reviewed for eligibility and national needs
Approval
Decision made based on assessment
Receive pass
Long-term pass issued with validity and re-entry stamps
Application Forms
Long-Term Social Visit Pass Application
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