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 Commisioner.
Exemption from Employment Visa/Pass
- Malaysian and Singaporean are exempted from employment visa
Validity of Employment Visa
- Maximum length of the validity of visa is 3 months
Processing
Fees of the Visa Application
Prerequisite Entry Requirement
- The employer must have a quota license from the Labour Department
- Approval letter from the work pass section of the Immigration and
National Registration Department
- The worker should have a valid passport/travel document
recognised by the Brunei Director of Immigration and National Registration.
- The passport must have a validity of 6 months before entering
the country.
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 personally directly to the work pass section of the department
What do I have to provide to get a Employment Visa/ Pass for
a Company?
- The following are relevant document required to bring along in order
to apply 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 and National Registration |
2 |
Y |
Y |
2. |
Work Pass Application Form (Bur 23) |
2 |
Y |
Y |
3. |
Visa Form |
1 |
N |
Y |
4. |
Passport Photo |
2 |
Y |
Y |
5. |
Photocopy of Passport |
1 |
Y |
Y |
6. |
Photocopy of Identity Card |
1 |
Y |
N |
7. |
* Bur 500 Form |
1 |
Y |
Y |
8. |
* Labour License |
1 |
Y |
Y |
9. |
** Monthly Statement |
1 |
Y |
Y |
10. |
Project Offer Letter |
1 |
Y |
Y |
* Original copy should be produce at the
counter
** Monthly statement is a requirement if the employee has not produce every 3 months
Note : Every new immigrant worker is required to undergo a blood
test 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 personally to the work pass section of the department
What do I have to provide to get a Employment
Visa/ Pass for a Domestic Worker?
- The following are relevant document 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 and National Registration |
2 |
Y |
Y |
2. |
Testify Letter from Employer |
1 |
Y |
Y |
3. |
Application Form 23 (Bur 23) |
1 |
Y |
Y |
4. |
Passport Photo |
2 |
Y |
Y |
5. |
Photocopy of Passport |
1 |
Y |
Y |
6. |
Visa Application Form |
1 |
X |
Y |
7. |
* Labour License |
1 |
Y |
Y |
* Original copy should be produced at the
counter
Note : Every new immigrant worker is required to undergo a blood test at least one week
after the arrival date
