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Brunei Darussalam immigration policy changes

By Sam Parks · Most recent change: 30 July 2026

Every change to Brunei Darussalam immigration rules we track, most recent first. Each entry links to its primary government source and the routes it affects. Also available as RSS.

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  • 30 July 2026·material·in-force

    Brunei publishes updated permanent-resident category guidelines

    Starting 31 December 2024, Brunei's Immigration and National Registration Department (JIPK) shared updated guidelines and eligibility requirements for the categories of application for permanent resident status. Where permanent residence was previously described only as discretionary and typically taking around fifteen years, the published categories now set explicit qualifying periods - up to twenty years of residence or marriage depending on the applicant's tie to Brunei. Foreigners hoping to settle in Brunei are affected.

    Primary source

    JIPK - Guidelines and eligibility requirements for permanent resident status categories ↗ · Immigration and National Registration Department, Ministry of Home Affairs (Brunei Darussalam)

    Link last verified: 30 July 2026

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  • 31 December 2024·material·in-force

    Brunei introduces a multi-year Long-Term Pass

    Brunei launched a multi-year Long-Term Pass effective 31 December 2024, with social, business and professional sub-categories.

    Primary source

    Immigration and National Registration Department (Brunei) ↗ · Immigration and National Registration Department (Brunei)

    Link last verified: 1 June 2026

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