Purpose and Specifications

An employer can apply for a Standard Permit for a person who is already employed by a global company in another jurisdiction to transfer to the Bermuda office without the requirement to advertise the position. The company must demonstrate that the Work Permit holder is not being transferred to fill a pre-existing position in Bermuda. If the Work Permit holder falls within a job category where a statutory council must be consulted that must still be done (see section 3.12).

Applications will be automatically approved in respect of individuals who have been employed for greater than one (1) year and who earn a gross salary greater than $125,000 per year. Applications in respect of individuals employed for less than one (1) year and/or those earning less than $125,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Approval will depend substantially on demonstrating that the addition of the Work Permit holder will add value to Bermuda. An Intra-Company Transfer is not applicable to positions listed in the closed or restricted categories (see relevant sections below).

Eligibility

Only global employers are eligible to apply for Intra-Company Transfers. For the purposes of this Policy a global employer is defined as any company in Bermuda that employs people in jurisdictions outside of Bermuda. Franchise businesses that operate in Bermuda are not global employers for the purpose of this Policy.

Application Process

To apply for an Intra-Company Transfer an employer must complete the Standard Permit Application Form.