Brunei – Visas
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On the coast of Borneo, this small sultanate combines very low living costs with no personal income tax at all. English is widely spoken, and employer-sponsored roles offer a clear way in.
Brunei at a glance
Cost of living
Very low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Basic
Safety
No data
Climate
Warm (~27°C)
English
Widely spoken
Expat community
Very large
Where Brunei is strongest: property affordability #11 of 75tax friendliness #12 of 81cost of living #12 of 77
Worth weighing up: visa ease #75 of 81healthcare #60 of 78
TaxNo personal income tax at all
Visa / residencyNo retiree route, employer work pass only
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