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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Brunei. Fee: BND 20 (~USD 15.64). Processing: 7-14 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required for Bangladeshi nationals. Apply at Brunei High Commission Dhaka. Tourist visa: BND 20 (~USD 15) single entry. Diplomatic/Official passports exempt for 14 days.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (single/multi-entry, 30/90-day); Business Visa; Social Visit Visa; Work Pass (Employment Pass / Professional Visit Pass); Student Visa; Family Visit; Transit. No eVisa for Bangladeshi — apply at Brunei High Commission Dhaka.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months from issue. Max Stay: 14 days (Tourist sticker) / 30-90 days extended.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Visa application form; 2 recent photos (35x45mm); Hotel booking OR invitation letter from Brunei host (with sponsor IC); Return ticket; Bank statement (3 months, BND 1,000+); Employment letter; For Business: invitation from Brunei-registered company; For Work: employer EP application via TAFIS portal.
Visa types (3)
Visa required for Bangladeshi nationals. Apply at Brunei High Commission Dhaka. Tourist visa: BND 20 (~USD 15) single entry. Diplomatic/Official passports exempt for 14 days.
Brunei Business Visa for meetings, oil/gas sector visits. Brunei has small but active Bangladeshi worker presence (~20,000+ in oil/gas, construction).
Brunei Employment Pass — employer-sponsored. Bangladeshi workforce mainly in oil/gas (Brunei Shell, BLNG), construction, food services. BMET clearance mandatory.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Sponsor / host documentation issues (Brunei IC + relationship proof needed); (2) Weak ties to Bangladesh; (3) Inadequate financial proof (BND 1,000+ expected); (4) Inconsistent travel purpose; (5) Diplomatic/Official exempt for 14 days — only Ordinary passport needs visa.
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