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VISA GOES DIGITAL

The High Commission of India, Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce that with effect from 26 January 2022, all visa applicants need to directly upload the visa supporting documents “online” at the time of filling-up visa application forms for early processing and to avoid inconvenience to the visa applicant.

The visa applicants can now fill their visa application and upload all the supporting documents online. However, they will have to submit hard-copiesof all the uploaded documents along with the print of application to the High Commission for processing of their visa application. The visa applicants are advised that they will not be able to complete visa application submission process without uploading the required supporting documents.

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19 January 2022


EMERGENCY VISA SERVICES BEYOND OFFICE HOURS/HOLIDAYS

The High Commission of India, Brunei Darussalam is pleased to announce that with effect from Monday, 26 April 2021, the High Commission will start accepting emergency visa applications beyond office hours and on holidays for emergency travel to India.

The fee for this service will be B$ 67 plus ICWF charges of B$ 5 in addition to the Visa fee.

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Brunei Darussalam, 21 April, 2021


Important notice for holders of Brunei International Certificate of Identity (ICI)

            The High Commission of India in Brunei Darussalam would like to advise holders ofInternational Certificate of Identity (ICI) issued by the Government of Brunei Darussalam not to apply for online E-Tourist Visa for travel to India. They should apply to the High Commission for a regular Indian visa. India’s immigration authorities do not provide Electronic Tourist Visa to ICI-holders.


IMPORTANT : All Applicatns will have to record there biometrics at the time of submission of there visa applications.


All Foreign Nationals need a visa to enter India unless they hold VALID PIO (Person of Indian Origin) CARD OR OCI (OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA) CARD OR ARE HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC /OFFICIAL PASSPORTS OF COUNTRIES WITH WHICH INDIA HAS SIGNED WAIVER AGREEMENTS.

Since JANUARY 2012, all VISA APPLICATIONS have to be made ONLINE in the NEW SYSTEM which is available at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa only

Then, click “online visa application registration” at the bottom of the webpage. Please follow the onscreen instructions and complete the data entry followed by printing of visa application. Photo uploading should also be done at the time of data entry. In case of difficulties, photo uploading can be done later by the High Commission of India. Please make sure that all fields in the webform are filled in. The type of visa, number of entries and period of visa required should be clearly indicated.

Following documents are required to be submitted for all categories of visa: 

  • Passport: it should have a minimum validity of six months with blank page for Visa sticker.
  • Photographs: 3 latest, colour, matt (not glossy), passport size photographs depicting front pose against white background are required. One of them should be pasted in the specified place and the other 2 may be stapled with the application form. Photo Size: [5cm x 5cm] or [2” x 2”].
  • Supporting documents: The visa application should be accompanied with supporting documents for type of visa applied for.

For visa fee, please see Visa Fees section below.  Visa fee is Non-Refundable.

NOTE: These are general guidelines. In case of any other requirements the same will have to be provided by the applicant. 


Types of Visa and requirements

Tourist Visa (TV): It is issued for the purpose of sight seeing and family visit. No other activity is permissible on a TV and it is non-extendable and non-convertible. The application for the same should be accompanied by the following documents:

  • Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
  • Confirmation of hotel bookings.

A gap of minimum two months should be maintained between each visit to India.  For more information on latest guidelines on Tourist visa, click on the link http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/FAQ-TVisa311209.pdf

Transit Visa (TR) : 

It is valid for single/double entry for a maximum stay of 72 hours and issued for bona fide transit purpose only. A copy of the airline ticket needs to be enclosed.

Business Visa (B) :

  • Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.
  • Letter of request/guarantee from the company in Brunei indicating nature of Applicant’s Business and position held in the Company.  In case the person is self employed, copy of his bank statement in original and his business card.
  • Letter of invitation from the company in India. It should clearly indicate the period of invitation. (On Company’s letter head- fax/scanned copy only/ E mail communication without signature is not acceptable).
  • Company Registration Certificate

It is granted for short visits to India for engaging in business or attending business meetings/negotiations. Stay or seeking employment under Business visa is illegal. It is non extendable and non convertible.  For more information on Business visa click on the link http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/work_visa_faq.pdf

 ‘X’ Entry Visa: 

This type of visa is granted to

  • Foreign spouse/children of Indian nationals particularly those who want to live in India. Foreigners residing in India can also invite their family (spouse and children) to stay with him/her on the basis of his/her valid Indian visa.  It can be granted for a maximum period of one year with multiple entries which is extendable in India. The following documents are required for processing the visa.
    • Marriage Certificate in case of spouse/ Birth Certificate in case of child (Original Certificates should be produced for verification alongwith copies)
    • Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey (for visits less than one year).
    • Copy of Indian passport/ copy of passport with valid Indian visa
    • Sponsorship letter from the spouse/parent for stay in India
  • Foreigners coming to India for learning Yoga/ Vedic culture in recognized institutions in India are also eligible for Entry Visa.  
  • Spouses of an OCI/PIO card holders and dependent children can also apply for Entry Visa subject to production of necessary proof.

Conference Visa (C): 

This type of visa is issued for participation in international conferences/seminars/workshops/meetings/symposia being organized by Government bodies, International organizations, public sector units and NGOs in India. The applications for this visa need to have clearance by relevant Ministries.

  • Administrative approval from nodal Ministry/ Department.
  • Clearance from Central/concerned State Government.
  • Political clearance from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Coordination Division.
  • Event clearance from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and security clearance wherever required and accompanied by the following documents:
  • A letter of invitation from the Indian organizer of the conference.
  • A letter of recommendation from the institution in Brunei with whom the applicant is affiliated.
  • Confirmed return ticket or print out of the confirmed to and fro journey.

It is the responsibility of organizers to obtain clearances through the nodal ministries from MHA and MEA before sending invitation to foreign participants. Applicants are advised to apply well in advance and ensure that the organizers have obtained necessary approval from Government of India. 

Incomplete Applications will delay the processing and are liable to be REJECTED. So please fill in the application form carefully. All relevant information for applying for Visas is given below; Please refer to the guidelines given below before filling the application.

For visas which are not falling under the above categories, applicant may contact Consular Section for further information/requirement.

High Commission of India

Brunei Darussalam

Revised Visa fees w.e.f. 1st April 2023

Sl. No.

Types of visas

Validity

Existing rates

ORE of April 2022;

USD 1 = BND 1.35

INR 1 = BND 0.0176

USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates

ORE of April 2023;

USD 1 = BND 1.3427

INR 1 = BND 0.0161

USD 1 = INR 83.40

w.e.f. 1st April 2023




US$

B$

US$

B$

Rounded off B$

1.

Tourist visa(T)

Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry

100

136

100

134.27

135



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

200

271

200

268.54

269

2.

Business visa(B)

Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

250

339

250

335.68

336

3.

Entry visa(X)

Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108



More than 6 months and up to 1year/Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

200

271

200

268.54

269

4.

Employment(E) & Project (P) visa

Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



More than 6 months and up to 1year/Multiple Entry

200

271

200

268.54

269



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

300

406

300

402.82

403

5.

Student visa (S)

Valid for the duration of course or 5 years, whichever is less/Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108

6.

Medical visa(Med) & (Med X)

Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108



More than 6 months and up to 1year/Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162

7.

Conference/Seminar visa (C)

Up to 6months/Single(or Multiple) Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108

8.

Journalist visa (J)

Up to 6 month/Single Entry (or Double Entry with HOM’s approval)

80

109

80

107.41

108

9.

Research visa (R)

Up to 6 month/Single Entry or Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108



More than 6 months and up to 1year/Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

200

271

200

268.54

269

10.

Missionary visa (M)

Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108



More than 6 months and up to 1year/Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

200

271

200

268.54

269

11.

Mountaineering visa (MX)

Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108



More than 6 months and up to 1year/Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



More than 1year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry

200

271

200

268.54

269

12.

Intern Visa (I)

Up to 1 year/Multiple Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108

13.

Film visa (F)

Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple Entry(Maximum duration of the visa will be 1 year)

120

163

120

161.12

162

14.

Transit visa

Up to 15 days/Single or Double Entry

20

27

20

26.85

27

SPECIAL VISA FEES CATERGORIES: w.e.f. April 1, 2023.

Sl. No.

Types of visas

Validity

Existing rates

ORE of April 2022;

USD 1 = BND 1.35

INR 1 = BND 0.0176

USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates

ORE of April 2023;

USD 1 = BND 1.3427

INR 1 = BND 0.0161

USD 1 = INR 83.40

w.e.f. 1st April 2023




US$

B$

US$

B$

Rounded off B$

1.

Singaporean

Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry (Tourist)

25

34

25

33.57

34

2.

Japan

Transit visa

1

2

1

1.34

2



All other visa

8

11

8

10.74

11

3.

Nigerian

All types of visa (For any duration)

250

339

250

335.68

336

4.

USA

Up to 10 years Single/Multiple Entry (Tourist visa)

160

217

160

214.83

215



Visa application fee (Additional)

20

28

20

26.85

27

5.

Russian

Single Entry

40

55

40

53.71

54



Double Entry

90

122

90

120.84

121



Multiple Entry

120

163

120

161.12

162



Transfer of valid visa

40

55

40

53.7

54

6.

U.K.Nationals

Tourist Visa up to 1 Year (S/M entry)

162

220

162

217.52

218



Tourist Visa valid for 1 Year to 5 years (Multiple entry)

484

655

484

649.88

650



Business Visa up to 1 Year (S/M entry)

242

328

242

324.94

325



Business Visa valid for 1 Year to 5 years (Multiple entry)

726

982

726

974.83

975



Entry Visa up to 1 Year (S/M entry)

162

220

162

217.52

218



Entry Visa valid for 1 Year to 5 years (Multiple entry)

484

655

484

649.88

650



Student Visa up to 5 years (M/entry)

229

310

229

307.48

308



Medical Visa up to 1 year (M/entry)

129

175

129

173.21

174



Research Visa up to 3 years or duration of course (whichever is less)

229

310

229

307.48

308



Employment Visa up to 6 months

460

623

460

617.66

618



Employment Visa up to 1 year

500

677

500

671.37

672



Employment Visa more than 1 year

597

808

597

801.61

802



Employment Visa more than 1 year

597

808

597

801.61

802



Transfer of Visa

167

226

167

224.24

225



Transit Visa

88

119

88

118.16

119



Business Visa issued same day (Excluding visa fee)

215

291

215

288.69

289



Emergency Visa charges

89

121

89

119.50

120

7.

Ukrainian National

Transit Visa 15 Days (Single/Double entry)

85

115

85

114.13

115



Tourist Visa up to one year (S/D/M Entry)

100

136

100

134.27

135



Student Visa Less than 5 years (Multiple Entry)

85

115

85

114.13

115



Business Visa Less than 1 year (S/D/M Entry)

130

176

130

174.55

175



Business Visa 1 to 5 year (S/D/M Entry)

250

339

250

335.68

336



Employment Visa Less than 6 months

120

163

120

161.12

162



Employment Visa Less than one year

200

271

200

268.54

269



Employment Visa Less than five 5 years (S/D/M entry)

300

406

300

402.82

403



All other types of visas i.e Entry Visa, Conference

Visa, Employment Visa, Journalist Visa etc.

Less than 6 months

85

115

85

114.13

115



All other types of visas i.e Entry Visa, Conference

Visa, Employment Visa, Journalist Visa etc. Less than one year


130

176

130

174.55

175



All other types of visas i.e Entry Visa, Conference

Visa, Employment Visa, Journalist Visa etc.

Less than five 5 years (S/D/M entry)

200

271

200

268.54

269



Emergency Visa fee

85

115

85

114.13

115

8.

Sri Lankan Nationals

Transit Visa Up to 15 days (S/D Entry)

10

14

10

13.42

14



Tourist Visa 30 days

(Double entry)

15

21

15

20.28

21



Tourist Visa 30 days (Double entry)

15

21

15

20.14

21



Tourist Visa 90 days (single entry)

15

21

15

20.14

21



Tourist Visa 90 days (Double entry)

25

34

25

33.56

34



Tourist Visa 6 months (D/M entry)

25

34

25

33.56

34



Entry Visa for 1 Year (Multiple entry)

25

34

25

33.56

34



Business Visa for 30 days (Multiple entry)

25

34

25

33.56

34



Business Visa for 90 days (Single entry)

27

37

27

36.25

37



Business Visa for 90 days (Multiple entry)

40

55

40

53.7

54



Business Visa 6 months (M entry)

80

109

80

107.41

108



Business Visa for 1 year (Multiple entry)

80

109

80

107.41

108



Business Visa for 5 years (Multiple entry)

120

163

120

161.12

162



Employment Visa for 1 year (Multiple entry)

157

213

157

210.81

211



Student Visa (For institutions covered by bilateral agreement) for 1 year

43

59

43

57.73

58



Student Visa (For institutions covered by bilateral agreement) for more than one year

81

110

81

108.76

109

9.

Mozambique Nationals

Tourist Visa for Single Entry

80

109

80

107.41

108



Tourist Visa for Single Entry – Urgent

150


203

150

201.41

202



Tourist Visa for Multiple Entry

220

298

220

295.4

296



Tourist Visa Multiple Entry – Urgent

300

406

300

402.82

403



Business Visa/Employment Visa as conveyed vide Ministry's circular message dated 14.12.2015

Gratis

Gratis

Gratis


Gratis



All other types visas (Except Transit and Student Up to 6 months

220

298

220

295.4

296



All other types visas (Except Transit and Student) up to 6 months (in Emergency)

300

406

300

402.82

403



All other types visas (Except Transit and Student) up to 1 year

300

406

300

402.82

403



All other types visas (Except Transit and Student) up to 1 year (In Emergency)

300

406

300

402.82

403



All other types visas (Except Transit and Student) up to 5 year

300

406

300

402.82

403



All other types visas (Except Transit and Student) up to 5 year (In Emergency)

300

406

300

402.82

403

Business visa fees to be charged from nationals of the following countries w.e.f. 1st April 2023

S. No

Country

UP TO ONE YEAR (IN US$)

Existing rates

ORE of April 2022;

USD 1 = BND 1.35

INR 1 = BND 0.0176

USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates

ORE of April 2023;

USD 1 = BND 1.3427

INR 1 = BND 0.0161

USD 1 = INR 83.40


w.e.f. 1st April 2023

MORE THAN ONE YEAR UP TO FIVE YEAR (IN US$)

Existing rates

ORE of April 2022;

USD 1 = BND 1.35

INR 1 = BND 0.0176

USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates

ORE of April 2023;

USD 1 = BND 1.3427

INR 1 = BND 0.0161

USD 1 = INR 83.40


w.e.f. 1st April 2023




Fee in B$

Fee in B$

Round off B$











Fee in B$

Fee in B$

Round off B$

1.

USA

Upto 10 years

160

190

187.98

188

160

190

187.98

188

2.

Ecuador

240

325

322.25

323

320

433

429.67

430

3.

New Zealand

130

176

174.55

175

250

339

335.68

336

4.

France

165

224

221.55

222

250

339

335.68

336

5.

Australia

215

291

288.68

289

295

399

396.1

397

6.

Czech Republic

190

257

255.12

256

270

366

362.53

363

7.

Iran

275

372

369.25

370

355

481

476.67

477

8.

Ireland

200

271

268.54

269

280

379

375.96

376

9.

Philippines

220

298

295.4

296

300

406

402.82

403

10.

Poland

145

197

194.69

195

250

339

335.68

336

11.

Saudia Arabia

215

291

288.68

289

295

399

396.10

397

12.

Thailand

200

271

268.54

269

280

379

375.96

376

13.

U.A.E.

415

562

557.23

558

495

670

664.65

665

Employment visa fees to be charged from nationals of the following countries w.e.f. 1st April 2023

S.

No

Country

UP TO 6 MTHS(IN US$) Existing rates ORE of April 2022; USD 1 = BND 1.35 INR 1 = BND 0.0176 USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates ORE of April ; USD 1 = BND 1.3427 INR 1 = BND 0.0161 USD 1 = INR 83.40
w.e.f. 1st April
UP TO 1 YEAR (IN US$) Existing rates ORE of April 2022; USD 1 = BND 1.35 INR 1 = BND 0.0176 USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates ORE of April ; USD 1 = BND 1.3427 INR 1 = BND 0.0161 USD 1 = INR 83.40
w.e.f. 1st April

MORE THAN 1 YR UP TO 5 YR (IN US$)

Existing rates ORE of April 2022; USD 1 = BND 1.35 INR 1 = BND 0.0176 USD 1 = 76.83


Revised rates ORE of April ; USD 1 = BND 1.3427 INR 1 = BND 0.0161 USD 1 = INR 83.40
w.e.f. 1st April










Fee in B$ Fee in B$

Round off B$




Fee in B$ Fee in B$ Round off B$













Fee in B$ Fee in B$ Round off B$





1.

Canada

203 201 201.41 202 200 271 268.54 269 300 407 402.82 403

2.

Ireland

217 215 214.83 215 200 271 268.54 269 300 106 402.83 403

3.

France

135 183 181.26 182 200 271 268.54 269 300 406 402.82 403

4.

Denmark

125 170 167.84 168 200 271 268.54 269 300 406 402.82 403

5.

Australia

180 244 241.69 242 220 298 295.4 296 300 406 402.82 403

6.

New Zealand

145 197 194.69 195 200 271 268.54 269 300 406 402.82 403

7.

Thailand

160 217 214.82 215 200 271 268.54 269 300 406 402.82 403

8.

UAE

375 508 503.52 504 415 562 557.23 558 495 670 664.65 665

9.

Israel

1000

1353

1342.74

1343

1040

1407

1396.44

1397

1120

1515

1503.86

1504

10.

Iran

235 318 315.54 316 275 372 369.25 370 355 481 476.67 477