One embassy covers the United States, on International Court in Washington, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. It is also Brunei’s official mission to Peru, which gives some idea of how compact the country’s diplomatic network is.
Quick facts
Brunei uses English extensively in administration and commerce alongside Malay, so documents in English are generally usable, which removes a cost most countries in this directory impose.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Consular tariff | Confirm with the embassy |
| Emergency travel document | Consular tariff | For urgent return |
| Document certification | Consular tariff | Per document |
| Identity card matters | Handled in Brunei | Through the authorities there |
| Return postage | Your own cost | Tracked service advised |
The identity card is central to Bruneian administration, and its colour records your status — citizens, permanent residents and others hold different cards. That distinction matters for several of the procedures on this site.
How to apply
- Contact the embassy within its hours and ask for the current requirements.
- Confirm your identity card status before applying for anything.
- Gather your existing passport and evidence of citizenship.
- Prepare photographs to the specification given.
- Confirm the fee and how it must be paid.
- Allow time for the file to reach Bandar Seri Begawan and return.
Required documents
- Current or most recent Bruneian passport.
- Identity card.
- Proof of your status in the United States.
- Photographs to specification.
- Police report where the passport was lost.
- The fee in the accepted form.
Where to apply
At the embassy on International Court in Washington, the only Bruneian mission in the country.
Additional notes
Students
Brunei sends a significant number of government-sponsored students abroad, and the embassy deals with their document needs routinely. Sponsored students should go through their scheme as well as the embassy.
The identity card
Confirm which category yours records before starting a file, since requirements differ between citizens and permanent residents.
English is usable
No translation is normally needed, which keeps a Bruneian file cheaper than most here.
Call before travelling
With one office for the whole country, a call within the 9-to-4 window saves a journey.