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Coming to Bermuda

Immigration

Interested in moving yourself, your family, or your business to the land of so much more?

Find everything you need to know about obtaining a visa to come to Bermuda, how to get a work permit in Bermuda, or the other important information about immigrating to Bermuda.

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  • Financial Services Tax
    What you need to know about Financial Services Tax (FST)

    Effective 1 April 2017, Financial Services Tax is a tax charged on the following financial services providers:

  • Labour Relations Office

    Our Labour Relations section (“the Section”) oversees the certification and decertification of unions in the workplace, and manages labour disputes in both unionised and non-unionised environments.

  • All Immigration Fees

    On this page you will find the fees for the Department of Immigration's permits and services. Click on a link below to go directly to the information you are looking for.

     

  • Partner-Genuine and Subsisting Relationships
    Department of Immigration Instructions in Respect of a “Partner”

    (Pursuant to the Work Permit Policies (Section 5.0) as at 1st March 2015)

  • Same-Sex Partner in a Permanent Relationship with a Bermudian
    Department of Immigration Instructions in Respect of a "Same-Sex Partner in a Permanent Relationship with a Bermudian” pursuant to section 32 of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956
  • Residential certificate policy
    Residential Certificate policy pursuant to section 32 of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 (“BIPA”) 
  • Job categories for work permits

    All jobs that are not categorised as closed, restricted or special are considered open category jobs.

  • Bermuda entry visas

    As of 1 March 2014, Bermuda entry visas and visa waivers will no longer be required for tourist and business visitors and work permit holders.

    To be landed in Bermuda, the following requirements must be met:

  • Types of work permits

    To work in Bermuda, you must be Bermudian, married to a Bermudian, or be a Permanent Resident’s Certificate (PRC) holder. If you are not you must have a valid work permit.

  • Requirements for extending the term of a work permit holder

    If an employer intends to continue to employ a work permit holder in the same job beyond the expiry date of the current work permit, they must apply for a new permit.

  • Information for employers filling job vacancies

    Employers applying for work permits must ensure that:

  • How to get a work permit

    If you hire a worker who is not a Bermudian or married to one, or someone who is not a Permanent Resident’s Certificate (PRC) holder, they will need a work permit to work in Bermuda.

  • How can I find out if I have Bermudian status?

    You can find out if you have Bermudian Status by searching the Bermudian Status Register or you can consult the Department of Immigration.

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