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Working in Brunei Darussalam: legal route for Indonesians, requirements and warning signs

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Working in Brunei Darussalam as an Indonesian: placement through a licensed P3MI with a job order listed in SISKOP2MI. Employers need a worker licence.

Placement through a licensed P3MI with a job order (SIP2MI) listed in SISKOP2MI. In Brunei, the employer must hold a Foreign Worker License (LPA) and apply for a Foreign Worker Visa.

Summary

  • On 8 October 2026, the official SISKOP2MI vacancy list held job orders for Brunei Darussalam from licensed placement companies (P3MI).
  • Brunei requires employers to advertise a vacancy on JobCentre Brunei for at least 2 weeks before applying for a Foreign Worker License (LPA).
  • New Foreign Worker License applications go to Brunei's Department of Labour through a registered employment agent.
  • The employer applies for the Foreign Worker Visa with the approved licence and a job order from the Department of Labour.
  • Indonesian migrant workers may not be charged placement costs (Law 18/2017, Article 30(1)).
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  1. Which legal work routes exist for Brunei?
  2. How does the legal route to work in Brunei Darussalam work?
  3. Who pays placement costs for work in Brunei?
  4. What are the warning signs in a job offer for Brunei?
  5. Where can Indonesian workers in Brunei get help?

The legal route to work in Brunei Darussalam runs through both countries. In Indonesia, you apply for a P3MI job order listed in SISKOP2MI, pass the selection, and hold a work visa, placement agreement and employment contract before departure (Law 18/2017, Article 13). In Brunei, according to the government's BusinessBN page, the employer:

  1. Advertises the vacancy on JobCentre Brunei for at least 2 weeks to give local workers a chance.
  2. Applies for a Foreign Worker License (LPA) through a registered employment agent at the Department of Labour, and pays a security deposit when collecting the licence.
  3. Applies for a Foreign Worker Visa at the Department of Immigration and National Registration with the licence and a job order from the Department of Labour.
  4. After you arrive, you have a medical examination, and the work pass and green identity card (green IC) are arranged after the employment contract is signed.

The full steps are on formal work in Brunei through a P3MI.

Who pays placement costs for work in Brunei?

The rules on placement costs apply in this order. First, Law 18/2017, Article 30(1): migrant workers may not be charged placement costs. Second, P2MI Regulation 17/2025: the employer bears placement costs, and you may be charged only costs written and itemised in the placement agreement. Third, any request for money outside that document, in cash or to a personal account, is a red flag. The Foreign Worker License security deposit in Brunei is paid by the licence applicant, which is the employer. Details are in placement costs.

What are the warning signs in a job offer for Brunei?

The warning signs in a job offer for Brunei are like those of other overseas job scams:

  • An individual recruiter with no P3MI; Article 69 of Law 18/2017 bans individuals from placing migrant workers.
  • The vacancy cannot be found as a P3MI job order on SISKOP2MI.
  • You are told to enter Brunei on a visit visa and sort out a work permit later, although the employer applies for the Foreign Worker Visa before you arrive.
  • You are asked to repay the licence security deposit or pay costs outside the placement agreement.

More signs and how to report them are in fake overseas job offers.

Where can Indonesian workers in Brunei get help?

Indonesian workers in Brunei Darussalam can ask for help as citizens through the foreign ministry's Peduli WNI portal or the Indonesian mission, and report placement problems to KP2MI. Keep copies of your passport, visa, employment contract and family contacts in Indonesia, as the foreign ministry's Safe Travel service advises.

Which official channels can you contact?

Frequently asked questions

Is there a legal route for Indonesians to work in Brunei?

Yes. On 8 October 2026 the official SISKOP2MI vacancy list held job orders for Brunei Darussalam from licensed placement companies (P3MI), placing workers with private employers. On the Brunei side, the employer must hold a Foreign Worker License (LPA) from the Department of Labour and apply for a Foreign Worker Visa before you travel.

What is the minimum age to work in Brunei through the legal route?

Article 5 of Law 18/2017 requires prospective migrant workers to be at least 18, healthy, competent, registered for social security and holding complete documents. A job order on SISKOP2MI may add requirements for a position, so read the conditions of the job order you apply for.

What jobs are offered through the legal route to Brunei?

Examples of Brunei job orders on SISKOP2MI on 8 October 2026 include general workers, beverage makers, baristas, cooks, assistant cooks, bakers and beauticians, in food service, other services, construction and manufacturing. The list changes all the time; check the latest vacancy list before applying.

Which visa do you need to work in Brunei?

The legal routes to Brunei use these visas or permits: formal jobs through a P3MI with the employer's foreign worker licence: Foreign Worker Visa. Apply only through the destination government's official website or its mission.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

Sources

The facts on this page come from these sources. Dates show when we opened them.

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  4. Peraturan Menteri P2MI/Kepala BP2MI Nomor 17 Tahun 2025 tentang Biaya Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id) · Permen P2MI 17/2025 · accessed
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KarirAman (2026). Working in Brunei Darussalam: legal route for Indonesians, requirements and warning signs. Updated 8 October 2026. https://kariraman.com/en/work-abroad/brunei/

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