WORK PASS
The Foreign Work Pass Division is responsible for receiving and processing:
- Visa/work pass application
- Re-entry visa for work pass holders
- Dependent visa/pass application
- Re-entry visa for dependent pass holders
- Application for cancellation of visa/work pass/dependency
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Application for extension of work/dependency pass
Documents and application procedures:
Documents required when making a New Visa and Work Pass Application
- An application letter from an employer or guarantor is required for Singaporean, Malaysian and other foreign nationals.
- Visa forms are only required for other foreign nationals and are not required for Singaporean and Malaysian citizens.
- A copy of the Employee Passport that is still valid 6 months before its expiry must be submitted by all applicants.
- Form 23 and 2 recent photos are mandatory for Singaporean and Malaysian citizens as well as other foreign nationals.
- A copy of the Identity Card is only required for Singaporean and Malaysian citizens, while other foreign citizens do not need to provide it.
- Foreign Worker License (LPA)/Form BUR 500 and Foreign Worker Recruitment License from the Department of Labor (original and copy) must be included by all categories of applicants.
- A Job Order from the Department of Labour and an Employment Agency Representative Card are required for Singaporean, Malaysian and other foreign nationals.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Application letter from employer/guarantor
Visa Form
Copy of valid Employee Passport (6 months before expiry)
Form 23
2 recent photos
Copy of Identity Card
Foreign Worker License (LPA) / Form BUR 500 Department of Labor (Original and Copy)
Foreign Worker Recruitment License from the Department of Labor (Original and Copy)
Job Order from the Department of Labor
Employment Agency Representative Card
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CITIZEN
OTHER FOREIGNERS
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Procedure for submitting an application
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- The employment agency representative first submit the visa and work pass application to the Immigration and National Registration Department.
- A work visa approval letter will be issued.
- Work visa approval will be channeled to the Brunei Darussalam Representative Office abroad via fax.
- The applicant will appear at the Brunei Darussalam representative office abroad along with the documents
travel, health reports and related documents to obtain work visa endorsement.
The documents required when making a visa and work pass endorsement are as follows:
WORK PASS ENDORSEMENT FOR COMPANIES
NEW WORK PASS ENDORSEMENT
- Application Letter
- Registration Form
- Form 23
- Copy of Visa Approval
- Copy of Foreign Worker License
- Copy of Medical Check Blood Test & X-Ray (Original & Copy)
- Employee Passport That Is Still Valid, 6 Months Before Expiration (Original & Copy)
WORK PASS CONTINUATION ENDOSEMENT
- Application Letter
- Registration Form
- Form 23
- Copy of Foreign Worker License
- Copy of Medical Check Blood Test & X-Ray (Original & Copy)
- Employee Passport That Is Still Valid, 6 Months Before Expiration (Original & Copy)
WORK PASS ENDORSEMENT EMPLOYER CHANGE
- Application Letter
- Contact Exchange Form (From the Department of Labor)
- Registration Form
- Form 23
- Copy of Foreign Worker License
- Copy of Medical Check Blood Test & X-Ray (Original & Copy)
- Passport that is still valid, 6 months before expiry (Original & Copy)
- Old Passport (Original and Copy)
CANCELLATION OF WORK PASS
- Application Letter
- Cancellation Form 2 copies
- Cancellation Confirmation Form 2 Pieces
- Visa Approval Cancellation Confirmation
- Copy of Foreign Worker License
- Passport that is still valid, 6 months before expiry (Original & Copy)
- Old Passport (Original and Copy)
- Copy of Ticket
- Identity Card
PENDING CONTRACT END
- Application Letter
- Registration Form
- Copy of Foreign Worker License
- Passport that is still valid, i.e. 6 months before expiry (original & copy)
- Old Passport (Original and Copy)
The documents required when making a visa and work pass endorsement are as follows:
WORK PASS ENDORSEMENT FOR DOMESTIC SERVICES
NEW WORK PASS ENDORSEMENT
- Work Pass Extension Form (Domestic Service) .
- Copy of Visa Approval
- Hiring and Employing License Application Form Foreign Workers
- Copy of Medical Check Blood Test & X-Ray (Original & Copy) .
- Employee Passport That Is Still Valid, 6 Months Before Expiration (Original and Copy) .
WORK PASS CONTINUATION ENDOSEMENT
- Work Pass Extension Form (Domestic Service)
- Application Form for a License to Recruit and Employ Foreign Workers
- Copy of Medical Check Blood Test & X-Ray (Original & Copy)
- Employee Passport That Is Still Valid, 6 Months Before Expiration (Original & Copy)
PENDING END OF WORK PASS CONTRACT CONDOSEMENT CHANGE OF EMPLOYER
- Application Letter (2 Employers)
- Registration Form
- Contact Exchange Form (From the Department of Labor)
- Work Pass Extension Form (Domestic Service) .
- Hiring and Employing License Application Form Foreign Workers
- Copy of Medical Check Blood Test & X-Ray (Original & Copy) .
- Passport that is still valid for 6 months before expiry (Original and Copy)
- Old Passport (Original and Copy) [If Necessary]
CANCELLATION OF WORK PASS
- Application Letter
- Cancellation Form 2 copies
- Cancellation Confirmation Form 2 Pieces
- Work Pass Extension Form (Domestic Service)
- Passport that is still valid, 6 months before expiry (Original & Copy)
- Old Passport (Original and Copy) [If Necessary]
- Copy of Ticket
- Identity Card
PENDING CONTRACT END
- Work Pass Extension Form (Domestic Service)
- Application Form for a License to Recruit and Employ Foreign Workers
- Passport that is still valid, 6 months before expiry (Original & Copy)
- Old Passport (Original and Copy) [If Necessary]
NOTE:
Foreign nationals working in Brunei Darussalam must have VISA and WORK PASS that are valid.