Bruneian nationality law

Brunei Nationality Act
Cabinet of Brunei
  • An Act to make provision for the status of a subject of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan, for the acquisition and loss of such status and for Brunei Darussalam and foreign honours, and for other purposes connected therewith
Citation[1]
Enacted byGovernment of Brunei
Enacted1 January 1962
Amended by
  • Brunei Nationality Law, Chapter 15, 1984
  • Brunei Nationality Law, Chapter 15, 2002
Status: Amended

The Bruneian nationality law governs the issues of citizenship and nationality of Brunei. The law regulates the nationality and citizenship status of all people who live in Brunei as well as all people who are of Bruneian descent. It allows the children of expatriates, foreigners as well as residents in Brunei to examine their citizenship status and if necessary, apply for and obtain citizenship of Brunei.

The primary law relating to Bruneian citizenship is the Nationality Act, 1962 drafted while Brunei was a British protectorate. The act was later amended in 1984 and 2002.

Bruneian citizens are also Commonwealth citizens as well.

  1. ^ "Laws of Brunei - Chapter 15 - Brunei Nationality" (PDF). Retrieved 11 February 2022.