Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) vs Islamic Republic of Iran
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)
Bermuda Visa Atlas coverage is based on Government of Bermuda Department of Immigration pages for entry visas, work permits, residence permissions, landing permits, immigration fees and economic investment residence certificates. The current packet covers MRV-based entry-visa rules, standard work permits, short-term and periodic work permits, global entrepreneur and new-business work permits, residence permits, economic investment/residential certificates and landing permits for work-permit holders with pending renewals.
- Official portal
- Government of Bermuda
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Bermudian dollar
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran publishes public non-immigrant visa guidance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal and the MFA traveller pages. The source-backed packet covers visa-waiver tourism entry, tourist, entry, pilgrimage, education, temporary work, transit, media, investment, marital and medical visa categories, while avoiding unsupported permanent-residence or citizenship claims.
- Official portal
- Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
- Languages
- Persian
- Currency
- Iranian rial
How Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) and Islamic Republic of Iran differ
| Dimension | Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) | Islamic Republic of Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 7 | 11 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 3 | 5 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 0 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | — |
| Dominant skilled visa | Standard Work Permit | Temporary Work Visa |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | — |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | — |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | — |
| Official languages | English | Persian |
| Currency | Bermudian dollar | Iranian rial |
| Primary regulator | Immigration | MFA |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Routes unique to Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)
Routes unique to Islamic Republic of Iran
Visa routes side by side
Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) (7)
Bermuda Entry Visa / MRV Requirement
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Visitor stay or work-permit-linked entry as admitted; MRV and passport validity must usually extend 45 days beyond the relevant stay or permit expiry.
Standard Work Permit
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Common standard work-permit fee bands are published for one to five years.
Short Term and Periodic Work Permits
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Short Term Work Permit up to six months; Periodic Work Permit supports repeat visits with no more than 30 days each visit.
Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Business work-permit fee bands are published for one to five years; early automatic-approval windows depend on permit type.
Residence Permit
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Annual permission and longer residence-permission fee bands are published; exact validity depends on the permission granted.
Economic Investment Certificate and Residential Certificate
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Residential Certificate treatment follows the approved certificate; confirm current policy and renewal or expiry treatment before investing.
Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Temporary travel-and-landing support while a timely new Standard Work Permit application is pending.
Islamic Republic of Iran (11)
Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 15 days for the MFA-listed ordinary-passport tourism waiver; other bilateral waivers depend on the nationality-specific rule.
Tourist Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa; confirm the grant terms before travel.
Entry Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.
Pilgrimage Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay length are shown on the issued pilgrimage visa.
Education Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval.
Temporary Work Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.
Transit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Transit-only permission; validity and transit stay are shown on the issued visa.
Media Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued media visa and permit.
Investment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued visa and investment approval.
Marital Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued marital visa.
Medical Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued medical visa and treatment approval.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) or Islamic Republic of Iran?+
Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)’s Standard Work Permit is the dominant skilled route; Islamic Republic of Iran’s Temporary Work Visa is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) or Islamic Republic of Iran have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Islamic Republic of Iran has more: 5 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 3 for Bermuda (British Overseas Territory). No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.