Brunei Darussalam · Investing
Brunei Darussalam Long-term business pass
First stay: 5 yrs
Long Term Pass - Long-Term Business Visit Pass
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Key facts
Long-term business pass is an investing route for Brunei Darussalam. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- First stay
- 5 yrs
What you'll need
Who can apply4
- The applicant is a foreign company owner or investor.
- The applicant meets the eligibility criteria set by the department, including contribution to socio-economic development.
- The criteria include job creation for locals and tax compliance.
- The business must be registered as a Sdn Bhd; convenience stores, restaurants, laundries and salons are excluded.
Steps1
- Applications go to the Long Term Pass secretariat at the Immigration and National Registration Department headquarters.
After you arrive1
- The pass may be revoked if the holder breaks the law or the business brings no economic benefit.
When you become tax resident
How Brunei Darussalam decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 5 years at first
- 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
Long-term pass for foreign company owners and investors who meet the department's criteria, including contributing to the country's socio-economic development. 1 2
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreign company owner or investor. 1
- The applicant meets the eligibility criteria set by the department, including contribution to socio-economic development. 1
- The criteria include job creation for locals and tax compliance. 2
- The business must be registered as a Sdn Bhd; convenience stores, restaurants, laundries and salons are excluded. 2
- Applications go to the Long Term Pass secretariat at the Immigration and National Registration Department headquarters. 3
- The pass may be revoked if the holder breaks the law or the business brings no economic benefit. 2
Stay
- Residence of up to five years with a multiple-entry visa, in force since 31 December 2024.
- First stay: up to 60 months, decided case by case.
Work
Business activity as an owner or investor; employment needs a work pass.
Fine print
The pass is granted at the department's discretion and no minimum investment is published. The five-year length and the excluded business types come from a Councils of State news page, not from the Immigration Department's own page.
Official sources
- Long Term Pass categories (social, business and professional visit passes) · Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-10
- Brunei introduces Long-Term Pass to boost investment and skilled workforce (6 March 2025) · Department of Councils of State, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-03-06
- 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
Long-term business pass and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term business pass | – | 5 yr | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden · AED 2M deposit United Arab Emirates | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Global Investor Programme Singapore | Needs an investment from SGD 10M ≈ $7.8M | – | – |
Questions people ask
How long can I stay on the Long-term business pass?
Residence of up to five years with a multiple-entry visa, in force since 31 December 2024.
Can I work on the Long-term business pass?
Business activity as an owner or investor; employment needs a work pass.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Long Term Pass categories (social, business and professional visit passes) · Immigration and National Registration Department, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-10
- Brunei introduces Long-Term Pass to boost investment and skilled workforce (6 March 2025) · Department of Councils of State, Brunei Darussalam · checked 2026-10-11
- 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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