Foreign nationals are required to obtain an Employment Visa to take up employment in Brunei Darussalam (except for nationals of Malaysia and Singapore). The Department of Immigration and National Registration, Brunei Darussalam will issue an Employment Pass, which enable the foreign nationals to work in Brunei Darussalam.

Employment Pass

Introductory or sponsorship letters from associated companies, business representatives, government agencies or other authority

Application letter from the sponsor or employer

• Employment Pass application form
• Visa application form
• Photocopy of Passport or equivalent travel document
• Employer’s Labour License
• Labour’s Form 500

The application for an Employment Visa may be lodged either by the sponsor or the employer to the Department of Immigration and National Registration in Brunei Darussalam

5 days

An Employment Pass is valid for up to 2-3 years, depending on requirement.

The Cost of a Single Entry Employment Visa is BND$15.00. However, endorsement of an Employment Pass is free of charge.

An Employment Pass can be extended for up to 2-3 years for each extension. The applicant is required to return to the country of origin before resuming a new employment contract in Brunei Darussalam. An application for the extension of an Employment Pass must be made by the sponsor/employer in Brunei Darussalam. The extension of an Employment Pass is free of charge.

Family members (spouse and children) may accompany the holder of an Employment Pass and will be issued with a Dependent Pass.

Should the Employment Visa/Pass be rejected, the applicant (local sponsor/employer) may appeal to the Department of Immigration and National Registration. However, the Department of Immigration and National Registration reserves the right to withhold the reasons for the rejection of any Visa/Pass application.