Want to Order Brunei ID Card Online? Follow This Simple Guide!

So, the other day, I decided it was finally time to get my Brunei ID card sorted. I’d heard you could do it all online, which sounded pretty convenient, so I thought I’d give it a go. I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t as straightforward as I expected, but I managed to get through it.

First, I had to get myself an e-Darussalam account. I learned that this is kind of like your digital key for accessing a bunch of government services online. Think of it like one login for everything.

• Signing up for e-Darussalam:
  • I went to some portal (can’t drop the name here, sorry), and there was a big “REGISTER NOW” button. Clicked that, no problem.
  • They asked for my National Identity Card number. It turns out that this number is mandatory for your e-Darussalam account.
  • Then I chose a password. Easy stuff.

Once I was in, I realized that the actual application for the ID card, or “Kad Pengenalan” as they call it, could be done at the headquarters.

• Gathering Information for the ID Card Application:
  • I found out they have this thing called the “Brunei INRS Portal.” Sounds fancy, right? Anyway, they have a FAQ section there, but it didn’t really tell me everything I needed to know.
  • I also stumbled upon something called the “Brunei E-Arrival Card.” Apparently, it’s used by the Immigration and National Registration Department (INRD) to record arrival info for foreign nationals. I guess it’s useful if you’re just entering the country.

Then, there was another application for the green smart card ID, but I didn’t really need that. But I learned a few more things:

• The Document Checklist:
  • From what I gathered, you need a completed application form. Makes sense.
  • You also need your passport, both a photocopy and the original. They probably want to make sure it’s really you.

A Few More Things I Learned

Now, I did a bit more digging, just out of curiosity. It turns out that foreigners can also apply for an ID in Brunei. They call it a “Foreigner ID” or an identity card for non-citizens. There are some rules, of course, but it’s doable.

So, yeah, that’s pretty much my adventure in getting my Brunei ID card online. It took a bit of time to figure out, but I got there in the end. If any of you are planning to do the same, hopefully, this little write-up will save you some time. You know, it was a lot of clicking and reading, but I finally made it!