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CONSULAR SERVICES


Foreign Citizen Services

Travelling to Brunei Darussalam

All foreign nationals entering into Brunei Darussalam must obtain visas beforehand from any Brunei Darussalam diplomatic missions abroad. 

However, certain nationalities are exempted from the visa requirements.  Please click this link http://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/Visa-Information.aspx  for more information on the current visa arrangements with Brunei Darussalam.

 

Tourist/Visit Visa

The following are required for the visa application process:-

1.       Original passport with validity within six (6) months from date of expiry when entering Brunei Darussalam and must have at least six (6) unmarked pages remaining;

2.       Completed visa application form (Click here for Visa Form);

3.       One (1) original recent passport size photo; 

4.       A copy of confirmed return (or) onward travel itinerary;

5.       A copy of hotel/accommodation booking in Brunei Darussalam;

6.       A Letter from the applicant for visa application and/or invitation/guarantee/sponsor letter from Brunei Darussalam (Family/Friends);

7.       Payment Fee (Cash only) of

  • USD20.00 for single entry per applicant
  • USD30.00 for multiple entries per applicant.


Professional/Business Visa

The following are required for the visa application process:-

1.       Original passport with validity within six (6) months from date of expiry when entering Brunei Darussalam and must have at least six (6) unmarked pages remaining;

2.       Completed visa application form (Click here for Visa Form);

3.       One (1) original recent passport size photo; 

4.       A copy of confirmed return (or) onward travel itinerary;

5.       A copy of visa authority letter issued by the Immigration and National Registration Department of Brunei Darussalam;

6.       A Letter from the applicant for visa application and/or invitation/guarantee/sponsor letter from Business counterpart in Brunei Darussalam;

7.       Payment Fee (Cash only)

  • USD20.00 for single entry per applicant
  • USD30.00 for multiple entries per applicant.

 

Employment Visa

The following are required for the visa application process:-

1.       Original passport with validity within six (6) months from date of expiry when entering Brunei Darussalam and must have at least six (6) unmarked pages remaining;

2.       Completed visa application form (Click here for Visa Form);

3.       Four (4) original recent passport size photo; 

4.       A copy of visa authority letter issued by the Immigration and National Registration Department of Brunei Darussalam;

5.       A copy of offer letter from employer in Brunei Darussalam;

6.       Completed Medical Check Up Form with results;

7.       Payment fee (Cash only) of USD20.00 for single entry for each applicant

Note :

  • Applicants are advised to submit their applications with the required documents to the Permanent Mission at least one (1) month before travelling to Brunei Darussalam.  However for countries which needed to be referred to Brunei Darussalam, it is advised to submit the application two (2) months earlier.
  • Submission / Collection times are Monday to Friday from 1000hrs to 1200hrs and from 1400hrs to 1600hrs.
  • The application process will normally take three (3) working days.


Brunei Darussalam Citizen Services

1.      Renewal and Lost Passports

Brunei Darussalam's citizens who need to renew or have lost their passport are advised to notify the Permanent Mission as soon as possible.  For those who wishes to renew their passport are advised to apply minimum six (6) months before the expiry date.  Requirements for renewal or replacement of passport are as follows:-

1.       Completed renewal/lost passport form;

2.       Original passport (Click here for Passport Application Form);

3.       A letter stating the request to apply for a passport renewal or replacement with reason, addressed to the Permanent Mission.  The Letter should also explain details of how and when the passport was lost (For lost passport).  Applicants should also include contact details in full;

4.       Two (2) copies of Police Report (only for lost passport);

5.       Two (2) copies of old passport with a photocopy of personal details page;

6.       Four (4) original recent passport sized photos (with blue background);

7.       Two (2) copies of Birth Certificate (both sides);

8.       Two (2) copies of Brunei Identity Card (both sides);

9.       Two (2) copies of Marriage certificate;

10.    Two (2) copies of Certificate of Citizenship (if applicable);

11.    Letter of certification from present educational institutions (for students) or employer (for employees).

12.    Fees for issuance of Brunei Darussalam's Passports:-

  • National - BS60.00 (5 years)
  • Official and Diplomatic – Gratis

It is necessary for those who lost their travel documents to pay the surcharges in addition to the existing fees of the services mentioned above:-

  • Lost for the First Time – B$150.00
  • Lost for the Second Time – B$300.00
  • Lost for the Third Time and above – B$450.00

 

2.      Emergency Certificate (Sijil Darurat)

This type of travel document is issued to Brunei Darussalam's citizens abroad who is facing the following situations:-

(a) Lost or Damaged of travel document

Brunei Darussalam's citizens who have lost their passport in United States of America should apply for an emergency certificate (Sijil Darurat) through the Permanent Mission as soon as possible. This certificate is a one-way travel document to be used to return travel to Brunei Darussalam.

An application form can be requested from the Permanent Mission and should be returned complete with the following documents:-

1.       Completed Emergency Certificate (Sijil Darurat) form (Click here for Emergency Cert. Form);

2.       Letter stating the request to apply for an emergency certificate with reason, addressed to the Permanent Mission;

3.       Two (2) copies of Lost Passport (if applicable);

4.       Two (2) copies of Police Report;

5.       Two (2) copies of Brunei Identity Card (both sides) or Identification Certificate (if available);

6.       Two (2) copies of Birth Certificate (both sides);

7.       Four (4) recent passport-size photos;

8.       Letter of certification from present educational institution (for students) or employer (for employees);

9.       Flight Itinerary.


(b) New Born Baby

For a child of a Bruneian citizen born in United States of America can also apply for an emergency certificate to be used for returning to Brunei Darussalam. In this case, the application form and documents listed above should also be submitted with the additional documents, such as:-

1.       Two (2) copies of child Birth Certificate;

2.       Two (2) copies of parent's Marriage Certificate;

3.       Two (2) copies of parent's Birth Certificates (both sides);

4.       Two (2) copies of parent's Identity cards (both sides);

5.       Two (2) copies of parent's Passports;

6.       Two (2) copies of Certificate of Citizenship (if applicable);

7.       Four (4) recent passport-size photos;

8.       Flight Itinerary.

Other Info : Eye and hair colour and height in cm;

Fee  :  USD20.00.

 

3.      Registration of Birth

Every new born baby in United States of America whose father is a citizen of Brunei Darussalam need to be registered at the Permanent Mission within a period of six months after the date of birth.

An application form can be requested from the Permanent Mission and should be returned complete with the following documents:-

1.       Completed form;

2.       A letter from the father stating the reason(s) for being in the United States of America (working, studying, official trip, personal including supporting documents, if any)

3.       Two (2) copies of child's Birth certificate;

4.       Four (4) copies of child's recent Passport Size Photos;

5.       Two (2) copies of parent's Marriage Certificate;

6.       Two (2) copies of parent's Birth Certificates (both sides);

7.       Two (2) copies of parent's Identity Cards;

8.       Two (2) copies of parent's Passports.

If an issuance of certificate of citizenship is required, the above application should be submitted with the following documents:-

1.       Two (2) copies of completed Form – Application to Register At Brunei Mission Abroad (Click here);

2.       Two (2) copies of completed Form A1 (Click here for Form A1);

3.       Two (2) copies of completed Form D (Click here for Form D);

4.       Letter of certification from present educational institutions (for students) or employer (for employee).

 

Registration Form for Brunei Darussalam Citizen in New York, United States of America

It is advisable for all Brunei Darussalam's citizens residing, studying and working or doing a business in New York, United States of America to register with the Permanent Mission.  This is important to ensure of their well-being in the country at any time.

Tourists and other Bruneians (private business/private meeting) on short-term stay who do not qualify for registration are still welcome to inform the Embassy of their presence.

Completed registration form can be sent either by email, fax or post to the Permanent Mission at newyork.usa@mfa.gov.bn.

Click here for Registration in New York Form.


 

Contact Details

For any consular related enquiries and applications, kindly contact our Mission here in New York, United States of America as follows:-

Permanent Mission of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations

771 United Nations Plaza

New York, NY 10017

United States of America

Tel  :  1 212 697 3465

Fax  :  1 212 697 9889

E-mail  :   newyork.usa@mfa.gov.bn