Brunei Citizen Services
It is advisable to contact the Consular Department for any consular related enquiries before coming to the Embassy.
1. PASSPORT RENEWAL
2. EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE (SIJIL DARURAT)
3. REGISTRATION OF BIRTH
4. ID RENEWAL
1. PASSPORT RENEWAL
Bruneian nationals who wishes to renew their passport are advise to apply six (6) months before its expiry date. Requirements for renewal of passport are as follows:
- Explanatory letter detailing reasons for renewing, addressed to the Director of Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam. Applicants should also include full contact details.
- Completed passport renewal form
- Four (4) recent passport-sized photos
- Two (2) copies of Brunei Darussalam Identity Card (ID must be valid)
- Two (2) copies of Brunei Darussalam passport
- Two (2) copies of birth certificate
- Two (2) copies of marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Payment fee of BND$60 (Payable in EURO based on the Brunei Government current exchange rate)
- One (1) self-addressed pre-paid envelope
For Bruneian nationals who lost their passport, they are required to report to the Embassy as soon as possible. To replace a lost passport, the requirements are as above with additional requirements as follows:
- Copy of police report
- copies of Brunei Darussalam Identity Card (ID must be valid)
- Surcharge fee (based on the Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam rate)
Note: Explanatory letter should also explain details of how and when the passport was lost.
2. EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE (SIJIL DARURAT)
Bruneian citizens who have lost their passport while visiting France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Monaco should apply for an emergency certificate (Sijil Darurat) through the Embassy as soon as possible.
The certificate is a one-way travel document to be used for return to Brunei Darussalam only.
Requirements:
- An explanatory letter explaining the reason for requesting the Certificate;
- One (1) application form;
- Two (2) copies of Brunei passport;
- Two (2) copies of police report;
- Two (2) copies of Brunei Identity Card (both sides) or Identification Certificate;
- Two (2) copies of birth certificate;
- Letter of certification from present school/college/university (if studying) or employer (if working) [For those residing in visiting France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Monaco];
- Two (2) passport-sized photograph;
- Flight itinerary;
- Information on occupation, height, eye and hair colour must also be mentioned;
- Payment fee of BND$20 (Payable in EURO based on the Brunei Government current exchange rate)
- One (1) self-addressed pre-paid envelope
For a child of Bruneian citizen born in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Monaco can also apply for an emergency certificate to be used for returning to Brunei Darussalam. The application as above should be submitted with the following additional documents:
- Two (2) copies of parents' passports;
- Two (2) copies of parents' identity cards;
- Two (2) copies of parents' birth certificates;
- Two (2) copies of parents' marriage certificate.
3. REGISTRATION OF BIRTH
A child born in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Monaco whose father is a Brunei citizen should be reported and registered to the embassy immediately. An application form for registration can be requested from the Embassy and should be returned complete with the following documents:
- An explanatory letter from the father addressed to the Department of Immigration and National Registration, Brunei Darussalam stating the reason for being in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Monaco (including supporting documents)
- Two (2) copies of child's Certificate of Birth and Certified Copy of an Entry (Pursuant to the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1953)
- Two (2) copies of parents' passports;
- Two (2) copies of parents' identity cards;
- Two (2) copies of parents' birth certificates;
- Two (2) copies of parents' marriage certificate.
If an issuance of certification of citizenship is required, the above application should be submitted with the following documents:
- Two (2) copies of completed Form A1
- Two (2) copies of completed Form D
- Letter of certification from present school/college/university (if studying) or employer (if working) [For those residing in United Kingdom.
4. ID RENEWAL
Brunei Darussalam Identity Card renewal cannot be done through the Embassy as it is centrally done at the Department of Immigration and Registration, Brunei Darussalam.
However, any expired, lost or damaged identity card must be reported to the Embassy by writing, with following details:
- Full name
- Full and latest/current address
- Phone Number
- Date of expiry/lost
- Details of how and when the identity card was lost
- Reason for being in the United Kingdom
The Embassy will issue an official letter to the Department of Immigration and Registration, Brunei Darussalam. A copy of the letter (or copy of the reply letter from the Department of Immigration and Registration, Brunei Darussalam) will be given to applicant for them to bring along to the Department of Immigration and Registration, for the renewal process.
Foreign Citizen Services
It is advisable to contact the Consular Department for any consular related enquiries before coming to the Embassy.
1. TRAVELLING TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
2. POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE / CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT
1. TRAVELLING TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
All foreign nationals entering Brunei Darussalam must have visas obtainable from any Brunei Darussalam Diplomatic Mission abroad except for countries with whom Brunei Darussalam has visa arrangements. Click here for more information on the current visa arrangements with Brunei Darussalam.
Click here to download the Visa Form.
Tourist / Visit Visa:
- Original Passport of applicant (The passport must have a validity of more than 6 months from the date of departure and more than 4 blank pages);
- One (1) Application form;
- One (1) recent passport size photograph;
- Covering letter from the applicant for application of visa and/or invitation/guarantee/sponsor letter from Brunei (Family/Friends);
- Copy of confirmed air ticket or e-ticket receipt (Open ticket is not accepted);
- Proof of accommodation/hotel booking in Brunei;
- Proof of sufficient funds to support stay in Brunei (Recent bank statements);
- Payment fee of EURO15.00 for single entry for each applicant.
Professional / Business Visa:
- Original Passport of applicant (The passport must have a validity of more than 6 months from the date of departure and more than 4 blank pages);
- One (1) Application form;
- One (1) recent passport size photograph;
- Covering letter from the applicant for application of visa and/or invitation/guarantee/sponsor letter from business counterpart in Brunei;
- Copy of Letter of Authority issued from the Department of Immigration and National Registration;
- Copy of confirmed air ticket or e-ticket receipt (Open ticket is not accepted);
- Proof of accommodation/hotel booking in Brunei;
- Proof of sufficient funds to support stay in Brunei (Recent bank statements);
- Payment fee of EURO15.00 for single entry for each applicant
Employment Visa:
- Original Passport of applicant (The passport must have a validity of more than 6 months from the date of departure and more than 4 blank pages);
- One (1) Application form;
- One (1) recent passport size photograph;
- Covering letter from the applicant for application of employment visa;
- Copy of Letter of Authority issued from the Department of Immigration and National Registration;
- Copy of offer letter from employer in Brunei;
- Copy of confirmed air ticket or e-ticket receipt (Open ticket is not accepted);
- Payment fee of EURO15.00 for single entry for each applicant.
2. POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE / CERTIFICATE OF GOOD CONDUCT
Requirements:
- An explanatory letter explaining the reason for requesting the Certificate with background of the applicant's previous stay in Brunei Darussalam (i.e. full address of residence while in Brunei Darussalam, employer and employer's address in Brunei Darussalam)
The letter should be addressed to:
COMMISSIONER OF ROYAL BRUNEI POLICE FORCE,
GADONG POLICE HEADQUARTERS,
PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE,
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN,
BE1710,
NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM.
THROUGH:
EMBASSY OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM,
7 RUE DE PRESBOURG,
75116 PARIS,
FRANCE.
- Two (2) copies of all pages of applicant's current and previous passport
- Two (2) copies of Brunei Darussalam Identity Card (I.C)
- Current correspondence address including email address and contact number.
- Payment fee of EURO35.00
- One (1) self-addressed pre-paid envelope
