Working

Every foreigner who intends to work in Brunei Darussalam must have a valid Employment Visa authorised by the Department of Immigration and National Registration and is issued at the Brunei Embassy or High Commision.

Exemption from Employment Visa/Pass
Malaysia and Singapore Nationals are exempted from employment visa

Validity of Employment Visa
Maximum length of the validity of visa is 3 months

Processing
5 working days

Fees of the Visa Application
Single Entry - B$20.00

Prerequisite Entry Requirement
The employer must have a license to employ foreign workers from the Labour Department
Approval letter from the foreign workers section at the Immigration and National Registration Department
The employee should have a valid passport/travel document recognised by the Government of Brunei Darussalam.
The passport must have a validity of at least 6 months before expiry when entering Brunei Darussalam.

How do I apply for an Employment Visa/ Pass for a Company?
To apply this visa, the employer is required to lodge the visa application directly to the foreign workers section at the department of Immigration & National Registration.

What do I have to provide to get a Employment Visa/ Pass for a Company?
The following are the relevant documents required when applying an Employment Visa/Pass;

  Required Document Amount of copies Malaysia/Singapore Nationality Other Nationalities
1 Application Letter from the Employer to the Director Of Immigration & National Registration 2 y y
2 Work Pass Application 2 y y
3 Visa application form 1 n y
4 Passport size photo 2 y y
5 Photocopy of passport 1 y y
6 Photocopy of identity card(if applicable) 1 y n
7 BUR500 form 1 y y
8 Labour license 1 y y

* Original copy should be produced at the counter


Note : Every new employee is required to undergo a medical check up at least one week after the arrival date

How do I apply for an Employment Visa/Pass for a Domestic Worker?
To apply this visa, the employer is required to lodge the visa application directly to the foreign workers section of the department of Immigration & National Registration

What do I have to provide to get a Employment Visa/ Pass for a Domestic Worker?
The following are relevant the documents required to bring along to apply for an Employment Visa/Pass for this category;

  Required Document Amount of copies Malaysia/Singapore Nationality Other Nationalities
1 Application Letter from the Employer to the Director Of Immigration & National Registration 2 y y
2 Letter of authority from Employer 1 y y
3 Work Pass application form 1 y y
4 Passport size photo 2 y y
5 Photocopy of passport 1 y y
6 Visa Application Form 1 x y
7 Labour Licence 1 y y
         

 

 
 
  
 
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