Media Pass Application
Brunei Darussalam welcomes the media such as journalists and photographers to the country. The Information Department, through its' Media Relations Unit, will facilitate applications for media coverage, production and publication in / about the country.
For this purpose, media personnel may apply for a temporary Media Pass from the Information Department. Applications will be processed by the department once approved by the Prime Minister's Office. The department may seek for further clarification from the applicant or the nominating agency if required.
All media representatives are required to attach:
- A passport copy showing passport details and expiry date
- A softcopy of their passport-sized photo in colour
- Media pass or Press Identification issued by respective agency
- Letter of Assignment
- Permission / approval letter from relevant agencies (Ministries or Departments in Brunei Darussalam such as Tourism Development Department for places of interest; Department of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation and Infocommunications (MTIC) for usage of drone; and others)
- Equipment List (specifically for foreign media)
Completed forms may be submitted to the following address two (2) weeks before your arrival:
Director,
Information Department
Prime Minister's Office,
Old Airport Complex, Berakas, BB 3510,
Brunei Darussalam
Accreditation passes must be collected at the Media Relations Unit, Information Department upon arrival in Brunei Darussalam.
While in Brunei Darussalam, media personnel must abide to the laws and regulations in the country. The Information Department reserves the right to approve or reject applications or revoke accreditations where necessary.
For any enquiry, please contact: +6732383400 extension 141 or email to: mediaservices@information.gov.bn
To obtain a copy of the Media Application Form, please click below:
Media Accreditation Pass Application Form - Borang Permohonan Pas Akreditasi Media 2023.pdf
For further information please contact:
Contact address
Media Relations Unit
Department of Information
Tel: (673) 2383 400 no. ext 141
Email: mediaservices@information.gov.bn