Student visa and student pass
Foreign nationals studying in Brunei need a student visa and student pass from the Immigration Department (JIPK). The application uses Form 10 and is made by a parent or guarantor. The official document list includes a permission letter from the Ministry of Education.
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
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Who it’s for
Foreign students admitted to study in Brunei, including children of foreign residents.
Eligibility
Applicant
The application letter comes from the parent or guarantor.
Education approval
A copy of the permission letter from the Brunei Darussalam Schools Department, Ministry of Education, is required.
Visa form
A visa application form is needed, except for Malaysian and Singaporean nationals.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistApplication letter from parent or guarantor
- FeesStudent visa and pass fee
- Steps to applyGet admission and the Ministry of Education permission letter
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Other routes to Brunei
- Visit & tourismVisa waiver, visa on arrival or social visit visa
- Work permitsForeign Worker Licence (LPA) with Employment Visa and Work Pass
- Permanent residencePermanent Resident status (Taraf Penduduk Tetap), family-based categories
- Investors & entrepreneursLong Term Pass
- CitizenshipBrunei nationality by registration or naturalisation
