Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Registration of a child born in Australia to a Bruneian citizen father; must be reported within six months.
Where to apply in Australia
High Commission of Brunei Darussalam, 10 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT (Attn: Consular Section); the only mission in Australia, applications by post or in person.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Brunei.
How to apply
Obtain the application form from the High Commission | submit documents with a letter from the father
Documents you need
- Two copies each of child's birth certificate, parents' marriage certificate, birth certificates, ID cards and passports
- Explanatory letter from the father
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: Report within six months of birth.
Good to know
Fee amounts not published on the page (payment by cash, postal order or bank cheque payable to the High Commission); the page shows no date.
Official sources
- mfa.gov.bn/australia-canberra/SitePages/consularservices.aspx
- mfa.gov.bn/australia-canberra/Theme/Home2.aspx
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Brunei's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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