Is it easy to get residency in Brunei?

Bruneian citizenship or Bruneian residency is tightly controlled—citizenship is rarely granted to foreigners, and residency typically depends on employment contracts in the public or energy sector.

How long can a US citizen stay in Brunei?

Tourist visa requirements All travelers must obtain E-Arrival Card registration(opens in a new tab) approval before arriving in Brunei by air, land, or sea. The online E-Arrival Card registration is separate from visa requirements. No visa is required for stays of 90 days or less.

Who is the richest man in Brunei?

As of 2023, Hassanal Bolkiah is said to have a net worth of $50 billion.

Programmes/Brunei/Investor / entrepreneur residence

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Investor / entrepreneur residence

BruneiEntrepreneurhigh confidence

0% income tax in Brunei permanently. Oil-rich state 0% income tax nation. Very restrictive to outsiders. Oil-based economy. High standard of living.

Investment

Significant investment — government assessment

Processing

4 months

Min stay

183 days/year

Tax rate

0% income tax in Brunei permanently. Oil-rich state%

How popular is this programme?

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Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

PR after5.0 years

Dual citizenship—

Remote work—

Healthcare included—

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew

medium confidence

Highlights

0% income tax
Investment assessed by government
High standard of living
Oil-rich economy
Pathway to permanent residency

What could change

Changes in oil prices could impact economic stability.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

Brunei has a 0% income tax rate, making it tax-friendly for residents.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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