Brunei Passport Application Guide
Travel documents in Brunei are issued by the Immigration and National Registration Department (JIM), which splits them into several types. This guide sets out the types, fees, validity and how to book. Verified against immigration.gov.bn, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
The ordinary Brunei Biometric Passport costs BND$60.00 and is valid for 5 years. Official and diplomatic passports are issued free (with approval). Book a queue number on the QueUp app, or just walk in.
Who issues it
The Travel Documents Section of the Immigration and National Registration Department issues travel documents to citizens and permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam. Documents may be applied for at JIM headquarters or at its branch offices in the other districts.
Bookings and counters
The public is advised to download the QueUp app from the App Store or Google Play and book a queue number in advance. Walk-in applications are still processed as usual, and there is also a special counter for the elderly and for children under 5.
Types of travel document
| Document | Issued to | Spec | Fee | Valid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei Biometric Passport | Brunei citizens, for travel abroad | Biometric | BND$60.00 | 5 years |
| Official Passport | Citizens with approval from the Prime Minister’s Department, for official travel | Biometric | Free | 5 years |
| Diplomatic Passport | Citizens with approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for official travel | Biometric | Free | 5 years |
| General Certificate of Identity (GCI) | Brunei citizens, for travel restricted to Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan only | Machine Readable | BND$35.00 | 10 years |
| Brunei Certificate of Identity (CI) | Permanent residents of Brunei Darussalam, for travel abroad | Machine Readable | BND$50.00 | 5 years |
| Emergency Certificate | Citizens who lose or damage a travel document abroad; issued by a Brunei mission overseas, to return to Brunei | — | BND$20.00 | Valid 6 months for a single return journey |
For the GCI, adding or including children’s particulars on a parent’s certificate is free, up to a maximum of 4 children aged 11 and below.
If your travel document is lost
A replacement incurs a surcharge based on the type of travel document, on top of the passport renewal fee:
- First time: BND$150.00
- Second time: BND$300.00
- Third and subsequent times: BND$450.00
Applications in Brunei for applicants aged 12 and over require the application form, identity card (original and copy), police warrant card / ABDB card (original and copy), birth certificate (original and copy), entry permit card if applicable (original and copy), a police report, a letter of complaint for the loss of the passport and a sworn letter from the court. For applicants aged 12 and under, the documents centre on the birth certificate and the identity cards of both parents, with the marriage certificate and, where applicable, divorce or adoption documents.
A CI holder is advised to check the visa requirements of the country they intend to visit before travelling.
The photo
See the Brunei passport photo page for the biometric photo specification, and test your photo with the free passport photo checker.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues a Brunei passport?
The Immigration and National Registration Department (JIM), through its Travel Documents Section. Applications can be submitted at JIM headquarters or at its branch offices in the districts.
How much does a Brunei biometric passport cost?
The ordinary Brunei Biometric Passport costs BND$60.00 and is valid for 5 years.
Are official and diplomatic passports free?
Yes. Official passports (with approval from the Prime Minister's Department) and diplomatic passports (with approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) are issued free of charge and are valid for 5 years.
Do I need an appointment?
It is recommended that you download the QueUp app and book a queue number in advance, but walk-in applications are still processed as usual. There is also a special counter for the elderly and children under 5.
What is the GCI and where is it valid?
The General Certificate of Identity (GCI) costs BND$35.00 and is valid for 10 years, but it is restricted to travel to Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan only.
What happens if I lose my travel document?
There is a surcharge per replacement: BND$150.00 for the first time, BND$300.00 for the second, and BND$450.00 for the third and subsequent times, in addition to the renewal fee.
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Source note: the issuing department and its headquarters/district branches, the QueUp booking advice with the walk-in option and elderly/under-5 counter, the document types with their specifications, fees and validity (Biometric Passport BND$60/5 years; Official and Diplomatic free/5 years; GCI BND$35/10 years restricted to Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan; CI BND$50/5 years; Emergency Certificate BND$20/6 months), the free child endorsement on a GCI, and the lost-document surcharges (BND$150/$300/$450) are from the Immigration and National Registration Department page immigration.gov.bn/dokumen-perjalanan-pasport/, checked October 2026.