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Brunei Darussalam Employment Pass
Employment visa and Employment Pass
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Key facts
Employment Pass is a work route for Brunei Darussalam. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
Time and long term
RenewalRenewable
The Foreign Work Pass division processes extensions of work passes, so the pass can be extended through the employer.
Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam
Where to applyFrom abroad
The employment agency lodges the application in Brunei, then the applicant takes the approval to a Brunei mission abroad to have the work visa endorsed.
Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Brunei Darussalam, not after arriving
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Brunei Darussalam
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Singaporean and Malaysian applicants also provide an identity card copy; other foreign nationals do not.
Documents5
- An application letter from the employer or sponsor is required.
- A passport valid for six months, Form 23 and two recent photos are required.
- Nationals other than Singaporeans and Malaysians also submit a visa form.
- The Foreign Worker Licence or Form BUR 500, the Foreign Worker Recruitment Licence and the Job Order from the Labour Department are required, originals and copies.
- The employment agency representative card is also required.
When you become tax resident
How Brunei Darussalam decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
Individuals are not taxed on personal income, so no individual residence test applies.
- Foreign-source income
Foreign-source income of individuals is not taxed either.
All tax rules for Brunei Darussalam Tax records checked
Full official text
Employer-sponsored work visa and work pass processed by the Foreign Work Pass division; the employer or sponsor applies after Labour Department approvals. 1 2
Requirements
- Singaporean and Malaysian applicants also provide an identity card copy; other foreign nationals do not. 1
- An application letter from the employer or sponsor is required. 1
- A passport valid for six months, Form 23 and two recent photos are required. 1
- Nationals other than Singaporeans and Malaysians also submit a visa form. 1
- The Foreign Worker Licence or Form BUR 500, the Foreign Worker Recruitment Licence and the Job Order from the Labour Department are required, originals and copies. 1
- The employment agency representative card is also required. 1
Stay
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to foreign nationals of any country; Malaysian and Singaporean citizens use a shorter document set.
Work
Employment with the named employer specified in the pass.
Family
Dependant visa and pass available on Form 25.
Official sources
- Bahagian Pas Kerja (work pass division: new visa and work pass applications) · Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-10
- Visa Lawatan & Diplomatik (business visit visa, APEC card, student visa and pass, dependant visa and pass) · Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-10
Employment Pass and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Pass | – | – | – |
| Long-term professional pass | – | 5 yr | – |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Engineer/Specialist visa Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Golden Visa · Parent rep $25M Indonesia | Needs an investment from $25M | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
Can I work on the Employment Pass?
Employment with the named employer specified in the pass.
Can I bring my family on the Employment Pass?
Dependant visa and pass available on Form 25.
How are Employment Pass holders taxed in Brunei Darussalam?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Employment Pass. The standard rules apply: Brunei does not tax personal income from employment, self-employment, dividends or interest, nor capital gains; limited companies pay corporate income tax at 18.5%.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Bahagian Pas Kerja (work pass division: new visa and work pass applications) · Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-10
- Visa Lawatan & Diplomatik (business visit visa, APEC card, student visa and pass, dependant visa and pass) · Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-10
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