Marrying and Sponsoring a Bruneian
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Marriage to a Bruneian Citizen
Every country has its laws that apply to its citizens marrying a person from a different country. Getting married to a Bruneian citizen to bring them to Canada to live eventually is a process with many steps.
To marry in Brunei, contact the Bruneian Embassy for more information.
If you want to bring your Bruneian spouse or partner to live in Canada, you must then file a sponsorship application for them to become a permanent resident. If they would like to visit you in Canada while their application is in process, they must also apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). For more information, please see our family sponsorship page and our eTA page.
Bruneian Marriage Basic Requirements
In order to marry a citizen of Brunei, you must demonstrate to the Bruneian government that you are eligible to do so. This includes:
- Proof of country of birth
- Proof of single status
- Proof of age requirement
- Copy of itinerary
- Copy of yellow fever vaccination certificate
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Bruneian Marriage Ceremony
The marriage ceremony to a Bruneian citizen can legally take place in Brunei, Canada, or any other country as long as both parties have the necessary visas to enter this country legally. This marriage can then be recognized when applying for a permanent residence or an eTA for your Bruneian spouse. To learn more about ceremony customs, see below.
Family Members in Bruneian Weddings
If your Bruneian spouse has dependent children, this does not affect the Bruneian Marriage document application.
If you have dependent children, they have no effect on the application to marry a Bruneian citizen.
How long is the Bruneian Marriage document valid?
The document is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. If you do not marry your Bruneian fiancé within 6 months of the issuance of the Brunei Marriage document, you must apply again with new supporting documents.
List of Brunei Consulates in Canada
High Commission of Brunei in Ottawa, Canada
Calling Brunei
The country code is 673, so dial 011 – 673 – area code – six digit local number
| City | Code | City | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunei / Muara | 2 | Temburong | 5 |
| Kuala Belait | 3 | Tutong | 4 |
For cell phones, the area code is 7.
Canadian High Commission in Brunei
5th Floor, Jalan McArthur BuildingBandar Seri Begawan BS8675 |
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Sponsorship Review
Immigroup will review your completed spousal sponsorship application. . Immigroup will make sure you have not made any mistakes on your application or in gathering the documentation of your relationship. We will assess your sponsorship letter and give you peace of mind that you are submitting an application with a very good chance of success. Don’t lose sleep at night worrying about whether you’ve done enough. Call us at 1-866-760-2623 for a review.
