Nationality law of 1962 Brunei while still under a British protectorate, granted citizenship to a subject of the
Sultan of Brunei the status of a national of Brunei, only if they were a member of an indigenous group of the Malay race, namely
Belait,
Bisayah,
Brunei,
Dayak,
Dusun,
Layan,
Kelabit,
Kedayan,
Kenyah,
Murut or
Tutong. From 1962 to 2014, only 35,100 people had obtained Bruneian citizenship.
Jus sanguinis According to the amended nationality law of 1984, one method of acquiring Bruneian nationality is via
jus sanguinis (Citizenship by right of blood). This means one may acquire citizenship regardless of whether they were born on Bruneian sovereign territory or not, under certain conditions. Citizenship is automatically conferred if the minor is a member of the aforementioned indigenous groups or, born overseas to a Bruneian father who registers the minors birth within 6 months at a Bruneian diplomatic mission. The father has to be in the service of the government of Brunei or employed by any company registered in Brunei to be eligible.
Naturalization A valid resident who has resided in Brunei for 20 years in the preceding 25 years, including the two years immediately prior to applying, can apply for naturalization, provided they are: • Over the age of 18. • Resided in Brunei for 12 out of the 15 years immediately preceding the date of their application, including a continuous period of two years. • Proficient in the Malay language. • Of good character.
Dual Citizenship Brunei does not recognize dual citizenship and any citizen who obtains foreign citizenship loses their Bruneian citizenship. == Benefits ==