This is a list of diplomatic missions in Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital, hosts 29 embassies.

Several other countries and the European Union have diplomatic missions accredited from other capitals.

History

Until 1984, Brunei was a British protectorate, with international representation being the responsibility of the United Kingdom, which was represented by a High Commissioner, and before 1959, by a Resident, responsible for defence and external affairs.Defence Spending in Southeast Asia, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 1987, page 242 Shortly before full independence, other countries began opening missions in Brunei, with Malaysia opening a Government Agency in 1982, which was later upgraded to a Commission, along with its Singapore counterpart.Brunei, Information Section, Department of State Secretariat, Brunei, 1982, page 80 Following independence and Brunei joining the Commonwealth, these became known as High Commissions.Brunei Darussalam: Business in Perspective, Economic Development Board, Ministry of Finance, Brunei Darussalam, 1989 Similarly, the United States' consulate-general, established shortly before independence in December 1983, became an embassy.Digest of United States Practice in International Law, Book 1, Office of the Legal Adviser, Department of State, 1979, page 254

Resident Diplomatic Missions in Bandar Seri Begawan

Embassies & High Commissions Entries marked with an asterisk (*) are member-states of the Commonwealth of Nations. As such, their embassies are formally termed as "high commissions".

Other missions and delgations (Economic & Cultural Office)

Gallery

Non-resident embassies & high commissions accredited to Brunei

Resident in Beijing, China

Resident in Jakarta, Indonesia

Resident in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(Details)

Resident in New Delhi, India

Resident in Seoul, South Korea

Resident in Singapore

Resident in Tokyo, Japan

Resident elsewhere

(Riyadh) (Riyadh) (Hanoi) (Washington, D.C.) (Kuwait City) (Manila) (Canberra)

See also List of diplomatic missions of Brunei Visa requirements for Bruneian citizens

References

External links Diplomatic missions in Brunei Darussalam