Permanent Resident status (Taraf Penduduk Tetap), family-based categories
The Entry Permit Division of JIPK processes applications for Brunei permanent resident status. Updated guidelines took effect on 31 December 2024. The published categories are based on family ties to Brunei citizens or permanent residents (children, adopted children, stepchildren and spouses) and on proven Brunei ancestry. Most require long marriage or residence periods, a valid travel document and medical insurance.
1 entry rule for Brunei based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Brunei
Money
3
Currency
Brunei Dollar
BND
Brunei Dollar
Cost of living
40
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign or stateless spouses and children of Brunei citizens or permanent residents, and people who can prove Brunei ancestry.
Eligibility
Foreign wife of a Brunei citizen (category 10.2)Spouses
You need a first marriage to a Brunei citizen husband that has reached 15 years, and he must apply and be alive when JIPK receives it.
15 years
Marriage length required
- Living in Brunei
- Valid travel document required
- Valid medical insurance required
Official wording
First marriage of the Brunei citizen husband to a foreign wife. Marriage has reached 15 years. The husband applies and must be alive when JIPK receives the application. Living in Brunei, valid travel document and valid medical insurance.
Foreign husband of a Brunei citizen (category 12.2)Spouses
You need a first marriage to a Brunei citizen wife that has reached 15 years, and she must apply and be alive when JIPK receives it.
15 years
Marriage length required
- No other marriage
- Living in Brunei
- Valid travel document and medical insurance required
Official wording
First marriage of the Brunei citizen wife to a foreign husband. Marriage has reached 15 years. No other marriage. The wife applies and must be alive when JIPK receives the application. Living in Brunei, valid travel document and medical insurance.
Foreign spouse of a stateless permanent resident (categories 11.2 and 13.2)Spouses
You need a first marriage that has reached 20 years, and your PR spouse must apply and be alive when it is received.
20 years
Marriage length required
- Living in Brunei
- Valid travel document required
- Medical insurance required
Official wording
First marriage. Marriage has reached 20 years. The PR spouse applies and must be alive when the application is received. Living in Brunei, valid travel document and medical insurance.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementStateless spouse (categories 10.1, 11.1, 12.1, 13.1)
- Document checklistPR application and category supporting documents
- FeesEntry Permit card (approved applications)
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Other routes to Brunei
- Visit & tourismVisa waiver, visa on arrival or social visit visa
- StudyStudent visa and student pass
- Work permitsForeign Worker Licence (LPA) with Employment Visa and Work Pass
- Investors & entrepreneursLong Term Pass
- CitizenshipBrunei nationality by registration or naturalisation
