Work Permit & Carte de Séjour vs Employment Pass

Comparing two popular long-stay routes: Work Permit & Carte de Séjour in Algeria and Employment Pass in Brunei. Requirements below, then check both against your passport and income.

RequirementWork Permit & Carte de SéjourEmployment Pass
Min income
Min savings
Fee$200$200
Stay length12 months24 months
Processing8–16 weeks4–8 weeks

FAQ

Work Permit & Carte de Séjour vs Employment Pass: which is easier to get?

Income rules differ, Work Permit & Carte de Séjour expects no fixed income rule and Employment Pass expects no fixed income rule. Match both against your passport on Jonzy.

What income do Work Permit & Carte de Séjour and Employment Pass require?

Work Permit & Carte de Séjour (Algeria) expects no fixed income rule; Employment Pass (Brunei) expects no fixed income rule. Thresholds change, verify on each official portal and check your exact passport on Jonzy.

Can I check both against my passport?

Yes. Jonzy's free visa check buckets both programs as Eligible, Close, or Not a fit for your exact passport and income, and shows the smallest move that unlocks each one.