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Name: Brunei Darussalam

Location: South-east Asia; Island of Borneo

Time: IST (+) 2 1/2 hrs

Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan

Language: Malay (official), English, Chinese

Area: 5,765 sq kms

Population: 401,890 (July 2011 est.)

National Day:24 Feb

Currency:Brunei Dollar (BND) 1 = INR 47.98

Climate: Brunei experiences a very hot and humid tropical climate most of the year with heavy rainfall during November to December (monsoon season). The average temperature is 28°C (82°F) throughout the year.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 14 Jan - Milad un Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad), 31 Jan- Chinese New Year, 23 Feb - National Day, 31 May - Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day, 27 May - Israk Mikraj (Night of Ascension), 15 Jul - H.M. the Sultan's Birthday, 15 Jul - Start of Ramadan, 8 Aug - Hari Raya Aidil Fitri (End of Ramadan). 5 to 6 Oct- Hari Raya Aidil Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), 25 Oct- Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year), 25 Dec - Christmas Day

Airline Name: Royal Brunei Airlines (BI)

International Airports: Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.

Tourist Visa

The Applicant's passport should have a validity of at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The same should be submitted along with its photocopy of the first, second and last page.
One typed visa form is required (photocopy of the form is not accepted).
Two latest passport-size photographs
The applicant should submit a covering letter mentioning his / her reason of travelling.
The applicant needs to submit an original sponsorship letter.
The applicant should submit confirmed onward / return air ticket (with photocopy) with the visa application form.
Applicant need to submit proof of funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on his / her passport.
The bank statement for last six months has to be attached along with the visa application form.
Visa will be valid for 90 days; however, the period of stay is 14 days.
Visa processing will take up to 5 working days.
All travel agents need to submit a covering letter from their agency requesting for the visa itself.

Business Visa

The Applicant's passport should have a validity of at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The same should be submitted along with its photocopy of the first, second and last page.
One typed visa form is required (photocopy of the form is not accepted).
Two latest passport-size photographs
The applicant should submit a covering letter mentioning his / her reason of travelling.
The applicant needs to submit an original sponsorship letter.
The applicant should submit confirmed onward / return air ticket (with photocopy) with the visa application form.
Applicant need to submit proof of funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on his / her passport.
A covering letter from the Indian company providing details of the business correspondence / an Invitation letter from the Associates in Brunei needs to be submitted with the visa application form.
Bank statements for last six months should be attached with the application form.
Visa will be valid for 90 days but one can only stay up to 14 days.
Visa processing will take up to 5 working days.
All travel agents need to submit a covering letter from their agency requesting for the visa itself.

Transit Visa

Brunei doesn't offer transit visa.

Seamen Visa

The Applicant's passport should have a validity of at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The same should be submitted along with its photocopy of the first, second and last page.
The applicant should have a Seamen booklet.
One typed visa form is required (photocopy of the form is not accepted).
Two latest passport-size photographs
The applicant should have a covering letter from the Indian Shipping Company.
The Indian seamen traveling on duty should carry a letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company.
The applicant should attach confirmed onward / return air ticket with the application form.
Applicant need to submit proof of funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on his / her passport.
Bank statements for past six months should be submitted.
Visa will be valid for 90 days but one can only stay up to 14 days.
Visa processing will take up to 5 working days.
All travel agents need to submit a covering letter from their agency requesting for the visa itself.

Work Permit Visa

The Applicant's passport should have a validity of at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The same should be submitted along with its photocopy of the first, second and last page.
One typed visa form is required (photocopy of the form is not accepted).
Two latest passport-size photographs
The applicant should submit a covering letter mentioning his / her reason of travelling.
Applicant must take approval from the Immigration Department in Brunei before applying for the visa.
Application should be attached with confirmed air tickets.
Applicant need to submit proof of funds in the form of foreign exchange endorsement on his / her passport.
Bank statements for past six months should be submitted.
The validity of the issued visa will be of 90 days from the date of issue, with a stay of a maximum period of 14 days.
The visa processing time will take up to 5 days.
All Travel Agents must submit a covering letter from their agency applying for visa.

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

New Delhi

Name: High Commission of Brunei Darussalam
Address: B-21, August Kranti Marg, Mayfair Gardens, Hauz Khas
City: New Delhi - 110 016
Country: India
Telephone: 2652 2431/ 32/ 33
Fax: 2652 2434/ 35
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0830 to 1530 hrs
Visa Timings: 0930 to 1100 hrs
Email: newdelhi.india@mfa.gov.bn
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed only in New Delhi.
Collection Timings: 1330 to 1430 hrs.

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