Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) visas
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.
7 routes · 3 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Government of Bermuda - Department of Immigration ↗ · Government of Bermuda
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Department of Immigration (Immigration) — Official Bermuda immigration department for work permits, residence permissions, landing permits, entry-visa guidance and immigration applications.
- Government of Bermuda (GovBM) — Official Bermuda government portal publishing immigration service pages, policy documents, application routes and fee schedules.
Visa routes (7)
Bermuda Entry Visa / MRV Requirement
Bermuda entry route for visa-controlled nationals who must hold a valid UK, US or Canadian multi re-entry visa before travel.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Standard Work Permit
Employer-led Bermuda work-permit route for hiring a foreign national where no suitably qualified Bermudian, spouse of Bermudian, Belonger spouse or PRC holder is available.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 31 July 2026
Short Term and Periodic Work Permits
Bermuda employer-led work permits for short assignments up to six months or repeat visits of no more than 30 days per visit.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits
Bermuda business-focused work-permit routes for global entrepreneurs, new exempted companies, fintech companies and family offices.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Residence Permit
Bermuda residence-permission route covering annual residence, residence and seeking employment, school or college attendance, renewals and spouse or PRC-holder letters.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Economic Investment Certificate and Residential Certificate
Bermuda high-net-worth investment route that can support residency rights through an Economic Investment Certificate and Residential Certificate.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders
Bermuda landing permit for work-permit holders who need to travel while a new Standard Work Permit application is pending.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) have?+
We cover 7 Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, entrepreneur, general residence, and investor. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
3 of the 7 Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 4 are employer-sponsored.
Which Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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