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Brunei
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Visa Pathways to Brunei

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BVV — Business Visit Visa
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BVV — Business Visit Visa

Short-term visa for investment, business meetings, contract negotiations, exhibitions, and exploring business opportunities in Brunei.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 BND
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Category C — Visa On Arrival
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Category C — Visa On Arrival

Visa available for select nationalities upon arrival at Brunei International Airport or land border checkpoints. Valid for 30 days tourism.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 BND
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Dependent Visa
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Dependent Visa

Visa issued to the spouse and children under 18 of a foreign national employed in Brunei Darussalam.

ValidityVaries (Tied to sponsor's visa validity)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 BND
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Diplomatic Visa
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Diplomatic Visa

Visa issued to foreign nationals holding diplomatic passports for official government or diplomatic duties in Brunei.

ValidityVaries
Processing5-7 days
CostFree
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Employment Pass
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Employment Pass

Standard work authorization for foreign nationals employed by registered companies in Brunei, typically valid for two years and renewable.

Validity2 years
Processing5 days
Cost20 BND
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Employment Visa
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Employment Visa

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

ValidityVaries (Renewable for successive 2-year periods)
ProcessingVaries
Cost50 BND
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Green Identity Card (Temporary Residency)
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Green Identity Card (Temporary Residency)

Smart Identity Card for foreign nationals working in Brunei for 3+ months. Required for employment passes and provides work authorization. Valid for 5 years.

ValidityVaries (Renewed with employment pass renewal)
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 BND
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LPA — Foreign Worker License (Lesen Pekerja Asing / LPA)
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LPA — Foreign Worker License (Lesen Pekerja Asing / LPA)

Mandatory labor authorization license required for all foreign workers before they can legally work in Brunei, issued for one to two years.

Validity1-2 years
Processing9-14 days
CostFree
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Long-Term Business Visit Pass
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Long-Term Business Visit Pass

Long-term pass valid up to five years for foreign investors and business owners who create jobs and contribute to Brunei's economy.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost20 BND
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Long-Term Professional Visit Pass
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Long-Term Professional Visit Pass

Long-term pass valid up to five years for foreign professionals in sectors facing expertise shortages, supported by relevant regulatory bodies.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Long-Term Social Visit Pass
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Long-Term Social Visit Pass

Long-term pass valid up to five years for foreign nationals with family ties to Bruneian citizens or permanent residents.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 BND
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PVV — Professional Visit Visa (PVV)
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PVV — Professional Visit Visa (PVV)

Visa for foreign professionals providing expertise or specialist services for a particular project awarded in Brunei, valid up to three months.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 BND
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Permanent Resident (PR)
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Permanent Resident (PR)

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Religious Worker (Employment-Based)
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Religious Worker (Employment-Based)

Brunei does not have a single, publicly defined 'Religious Worker Visa' category. Foreign nationals intending to perform religious duties must enter through the general Employment Visa framework, requiring sponsorship by a local religious institution and specific approvals from the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) and the Department of Immigration.

ValidityDetermined by the duration of the approved work pass/contract.
Processing3-7 days
Cost20 BND
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SAWP — Special Authorization Work Pass (SAWP)
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SAWP — Special Authorization Work Pass (SAWP)

Short-term work pass for assignments up to six months in sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and IT under bilateral agreements.

Validity1 year
Processing3 days
CostFree
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Social Visit Visa
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Social Visit Visa

Visa issued for the purpose of tourism or social visits to Brunei Darussalam.

ValidityVaries
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 BND
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Student Visa
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Student Visa

Visa issued for foreign nationals enrolled in educational institutions in Brunei Darussalam.

ValidityVaries (Renewable as long as enrollment is maintained)
ProcessingVaries
Cost30 BND
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Visa for persons transiting through Brunei International Airport en route to a third country, valid for a maximum of 72 hours.

ValidityVaries (Cannot be extended; for layovers under 24 hours, no visa required)
ProcessingVaries
Cost5 BND
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