Brunei is among the most popular destinations for foreigners looking for career opportunities in ASEAN. Over the years, the country has emerged as a wealthy economy fueled by the largest oilfields in Southeast Asia. With a growing economy and English as its business language, the number of foreigners looking to work in Brunei has increased significantly.
As a general rule, all foreigners traveling to Brunei for employment purposes must obtain a valid employment visa and employment pass before entering the country. There are, however, some exceptions to this rule. Foreigners from the following countries traveling to Brunei on a short-term business or professional visit may travel without an employment visa for a limited period.
Nationals of Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Liechtenstein, Maldives, Myanmar, Norway, People’s Republic of China, Philippines, Peru, Qatar, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, and Vietnam, may visit Brunei without an employment visa for a period of 14 days. Citizens of Australia, Iceland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, and Ukraine can visit for a maximum period of 30 days without an employment visa.
Citizens of the United States and the European Union are allowed a visa-free business visit for 90 days.
Cases eligible for a visa-free visit include cultural, technological or scientific conferences, seminars or meetings, and unpaid participation in athletic or performing arts events or competitions.
Foreign workers traveling from other countries or ones visiting on a long-term business contract must obtain an employment visa authorized by the Department of Immigration and National Registration from a Brunei embassy or consulate.
Find more information directly at:
Brunei Embassy
Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner/s is the:
Country : Brunei
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Brunei Darussalam – URL: www.mofat.gov.bn
