How to apply for a Brunei work visa?

The Labor Bureau of the Ministry of Interior of Brunei is the competent department of labor importation in Brunei. On the issue of labour importation, Brunei claims to implement an open policy. However, in order to ensure that the entry of laborers will not affect the living habits and values of local people in Brunei, batch or case-by-case treatment is implemented in practice. The basic operating procedures are as follows:

1. Local companies that need to import labor services should report the company's operation, the number of labor services required, the country and the reasons for application to Brunei Labor Bureau;

2, by the labor bureau, immigration and other relevant departments of the review committee for examination and approval issued labor import quotas;

3. After obtaining the quota, the applicant opens a special account in a bank recognized by the government and deposits the corresponding labor security deposit according to the number of imported labor services (according to the requirements of laws and regulations, the amount should be equivalent to the air ticket to the sending country);

4. After obtaining the quota, the applicant will directly recruit or entrust the recruitment. The documents that should be produced during the recruitment include the quota approval letter of the Labor Bureau and the certificate of deposit payment.

5. After the applicant applies for approval of the work visa of the laborer at the Immigration Bureau, the laborer applies for a visa at the local embassy in Brunei;

6. Upon arrival in Brunei, the workers will undergo a physical examination by the Ministry of Health of Brunei, and after passing the physical examination, they will apply for a work permit of 1 year or 2 years. The Ministry of Health lists malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis B, epilepsy, mental illness, drug addiction and other diseases as "unfit for work", and all patients except malaria need to be repatriated;

7. After the work permit expires, you must go back to China to re-apply or fill in BUR555 form to apply for the extension of the work permit in Brunei;

According to the above process, coupled with the inefficiency of the Brunei government, it usually takes three months or more from application to quota acquisition.

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Brunei Customs Regulations and Entry Instructions:

When entering Brunei by air, sea and land transportation, every entrant must declare his articles to the customs and, if necessary, open his luggage for inspection. Articles prohibited from entering the country: marijuana, heroin and other drugs and any other articles that violate Islamic teachings (17 or more non-Muslims can bring less than 2 bottles of white wine or 12 cans of beer when entering the country).

References:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Counsellor's Office in Brunei-Relevant Regulations on Employment of Foreign Workers in Brunei

References:

People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Counsellor's Office in Brunei-Work Permit Handling Process in Brunei

References:

China Net-Notes for China Citizens to Go to Brunei