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1        FOREIGN NATIONALS TRAVELLING TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM


          1.1    COUNTRY CATEGORY VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.2    VISA APPLICATION

1.1.1   Visa for Indian nationals with diplomatic / official passport

1.1.2   Social visit visa for nationals of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

1.1.3   Dependent / Business / Professional visit visa for nationals of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

1.1.4   Employment visa for nationals of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

1.3    OTHER CONSULAR SERVICES

1.2.1   Request for a Certificate of Good Conduct for a person that previously lived or worked in Brunei Darussalam

1.4    INFORMATION ON VISA APPLICATION

1.3.1   Visa application submission and collection times

1.3.2   Visa Fees

1.3.3   Important Notices




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1        FOREIGN NATIONALS TRAVELLING TO BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

 

1.1   COUNTRY CATEGORY VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS


All foreign nationals entering Brunei Darussalam must have visas obtainable from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic missions abroad except the following countries with which Brunei Darussalam has visa arrangements with.


Countries which have visa arrangements with Brunei Darussalam are as follows:-

Country Foreign Nationals entering Brunei Darussalam
Australia 30 Days   (Visa on Arrival)
Austria 90 Days
Bahrain 30 Days   (Visa on Arrival)
Belgium 90 Days
Bulgaria 90 Days
Cambodia 14 Days
Canada 14 Days
China 14 Days   (For Diplomatic and Service Passports only)
14 Days   (Visa on Arrival for tourists)
Croatia 90 Days
Cyprus 90 Days
Czech Republic 90 Days
Denmark 90 Days
Estonia 90 Days
Finland 90 Days
France 90 Days
Germany 90 Days
Greece 90 Days
Hong  Kong 14 Days
Hungary 90 Days
Iceland 90 Days
India 14 days (For Diplomatic and Official Passports only)
Indonesia 14 Days
Iran 30 Days   (For Diplomatic and Official Passports only)
Ireland 90 Days
Italy 90 Days
Japan 14 Days
Kuwait 30 Days   (Visa on Arrival)
Latvia 90 Days
Laos 14 Days  
Liechtenstein 90 Days
Lithuania 90 Days
Luxembourg 90 Days
Macau 14 Days 
Malaysia 30 Days
Maldives 14 Days
Malta 90 Days
Mongolia 14 Days   (For Diplomatic and Official Passports only)
Myanmar 14 Days   
Netherlands 90 Days
New  Zealand 30 Days
Norway 90 Days
Oman 30 Days
Pakistan   14 Days   (For Diplomatic and Official Passports only)
Peru 14 Days
Poland 90 Days
Philippines 14 Days
Portugal 90 Days
Qatar 14 Days   (Visa on Arrival)
Republic of Korea 30 Days
Russia

14 Days   (For Brunei National: Diplomatic and Official Passports only)

14 Days   (For Russia National: Diplomatic and Service Passports only)

Romania 90 Days
Spain 90 Days
Sweden 90 Days
Switzerland 90 Days
Slovenia 90 Days
Singapore 30 Days
Slovakia 90 Days
Saudi Arabia 30 Days   (Visa on Arrival)
Taiwan 14 Days   (Visa on Arrival)
Tajikistan 14 Days   (For Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports only)
Thailand

30 Days (For Diplomatic and Official Passports only)

14 Days (For Ordinary Passports)

Turkey 30 Days 
Ukraine 30 Days
United Kingdom 90 Days
United States of America 90 Days    
United Arab Emirates 30 Days
Vietnam 14 Days

 

Note: Countries not listed on the table above, please contact Consular Section, High Commission of Brunei Darussalam for further information.


Nationals of India*, Nepal and Sri Lanka are required to obtain a visa from the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in New Delhi, India before the intended travel.

(*Note: For Indian Nationals holding Diplomatic / Official Passports, please see below)

 

1.2   VISA APPLICATION


1.2.1   Visa for Indian nationals with diplomatic / official passport

 

a)    For applicants planning to stay or visit Brunei for less than 14 days

Indian nationals with Diplomatic or Official passports are allowed to stay or visit Brunei without visa for up to 14 days.

b)    For applicants planning to stay or visit Brunei for more than 14 days

Indian nationals with Diplomatic or Official passports that are planning to stay or visit Brunei for more than 14 days are required to apply for visa.

 

 1.2.2   Short visit visa for nationals of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

(For other nationalities, please refer to Country Category Visa Application requirements)

 

All applicants are required to submit the following documents to the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in New Delhi:-

    • Complete visa application form per applicant
    • Applicant's passport. (Passport must be valid for at least six months past intended date of entry. There should be at least six unmarked pages remaining)
    • A copy of applicant's passport.
    • Invitation letter from sponsor in Brunei and/or statutory declaration stamped by the Magistrate in Brunei Darussalam.
    • Two (2) recent passport-size photographs with blue or white background.
    • A copy of confirmed travel itinerary. (return flight details)
    • A copy of proof of accommodation in Brunei Darussalam e.g. hotel reservation or address of stay in Brunei Darussalam.
    • A copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
    • A copy of spouse's IC/passport (if applicable)
    • A copy of birth certificate (for children, if applicable)
    • A copy of sponsor's Identity Card (IC), latest passport and valid employment pass in Brunei. (if applicable)
    • A copy of relevant certificate to prove family members that need to be visited in Brunei (if applicable)
      •     Husband/wife – Marriage certificate
      •    Children – Birth certificates
      •     Siblings – Birth certificates
    • A copy of the applicant's Bank Statement


1.2.3   Dependent / Business / Professional visit visa for nationals of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

(For other nationalities, please refer to Country Category Visa Application requirements)

All applicants are required to submit the following documents to the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in New Delhi:-

    • Complete visa application form per applicant
    • Copy of the immigration approval letter.
    • Applicant's passport (Passport must be valid for at least six months past intended date of entry. There should be at least six unmarked pages remaining)
    • A copy of applicant's passport.
    • Two (2) recent passport-size photographs with blue or white background
    • A copy of confirmed travel itinerary (return flight details)

 

1.2.4   Employment visa for nationals of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka

(For other nationalities, please refer to Country Category Visa Application requirements)

All applicants are required to submit the following documents to the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in New Delhi:-

    • Complete visa application form per applicant
    • Copy of the immigration approval letter.
    • Applicant's passport (Passport must be valid for at least six months past intended date of entry. There should be at least six unmarked pages remaining)
    • A copy of applicant's passport.
    • Two (2) recent passport-size photographs with blue or white background
    • A copy of confirmed single air ticket and flight itinerary
    • A completed medical check-up form with results. (Medical checks should be done at any medical centres in India accredited by the Government of Brunei Darussalam)


 

1.3       OTHER CONSULAR SERVICES
1.3.1   Request for a Certificate of Good Conduct for a person that previously lived or worked in Brunei Darussalam:

 

Those requiring a Police Certificate of Good Conduct from Brunei Darussalam should submit the following documents to the High Commission and it will take minimum of three (3) months to be issued:

    • An explanatory letter addressed to the Commissioner of the Royal Brunei Police Force explaining the reason for requesting the Certificate of Good Conduct, and some background of the applicant's previous stay in Brunei Darussalam
    • Supporting documents as a proof of residency in Brunei (Employment pass / Brunei Identification Card / Letter of appointment)
    • Copy of all pages of applicant's current passport and previous passport used while in Brunei.
    • Current mailing address, email and contact number
    •  Payment is BND 50.00 (Payable in Indian Rupees based on the Brunei Government foreign exchange rate)

 

1.4      INFORMATION ON VISA APPLICATION

 

1.4.1   Visa application submission and collection times


​Visa application submission time
​Visa collection time
Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays)

0930 Hrs – 1100 Hrs


Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays)

1330 Hrs – 1430 Hrs



1.4.2   Visa Fees


​Visa Category
​Fee
​Short Visit
Single Entry: INR 1,000.00
Multiple Entry: INR 2,500.00
​Dependent / Business / Professional Visit
​INR 1,000.00
​Employment
​INR 1,000.00
​Diplomatic and Official Passport holders
​Visa fees not applicable (Gratis)


1.4.3   Important Notices

    • Processing time for visa applications are five (5) working days from day of submission.
    • It is illegal for any applicant to offer any financial or material form of gratification to any staff of the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam and such gesture is regarded as a corrupt practice and will be reported to the appropriate authority.
    • The High Commission of Brunei Darussalam does not appoint any external agency to process visa application and any application using such illegal service will be rejected.
    • The High Commission reserves the right to reject an application that does not comply with the above requirement.


2        BRUNEI NATIONALS TRAVELLING TO INDIA, NEPAL & SRI LANKA

2.1       REGISTRATION OF BRUNEI CITIZENS TRAVELLING TO INDIA, NEPAL AND SRI LANKA

We advise all Brunei Nationals coming to India, Nepal or Sri Lanka to register with the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam in New Delhi, to help us keep in touch with you.

To do this, there are 3 options:

    • Online registration  (e-Register)
    • Give us a call on +91 11265 22431/2/3 and +91 99537 54853  (Hotline)
    • Drop us an email at newdelhi.india@mfa.gov.bn or brunei.delhi@gmail.com


2.2       GUIDELINES FOR BRUNEI CITIZENS TRAVELLING OVERSEAS

 

We advise all Brunei Nationals to observe travel guidelines which can be found on this link when travelling overseas. Safe travels!

 

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