Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) · short term business
Bermuda Entry Visa / MRV Requirement
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Bermuda entry route for visa-controlled nationals who must hold a valid UK, US or Canadian multi re-entry visa before travel.
- Processing time
- Confirm MRV need before travel and obtain the UK, US or Canadian multi re-entry visa through that country before attempting Bermuda entry.
- Government fees
- Bermuda does not issue a separate entry visa in this route; check the foreign MRV fee and any Bermuda landing or permit fee that applies.
- Typical duration
- 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.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Government of Bermuda entry-visa page says travellers whose country is listed in the 2023 visa Order must present a multi re-entry visa for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada to enter Bermuda. The rule applies to tourist visitors and to work-permit holders in named situations, and the MRV and passport must normally remain valid for 45 days after the visitor stay or short-term/periodic work permit expires.
Additional sources
Primary source
Government of Bermuda - Department of Immigration ↗ · Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda
Link last verified:
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The traveller checks whether their country is listed in the Bermuda visa Order.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓If listed, the traveller holds a valid multi re-entry visa for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓The passport and MRV meet the official validity rule for the stay or permit-linked entry.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Common blockers
- !The traveller arrives without the required UK, US or Canadian multi re-entry visa.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !The passport or MRV has less than the required post-stay validity.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !The traveller attempts air travel using a US Passport Card, which the Bermuda page says is not permitted for air travel.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport or accepted travel document.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Valid UK, US or Canadian multi re-entry visa where required.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Bermuda work permit, residence letter or purpose evidence where the entry is linked to a permit or permission.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Return or onward travel and stay-purpose evidence if requested.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check the Government of Bermuda entry-visa page and the linked Order before travel.
Build the evidence pack
Secure the required UK, US or Canadian multi re-entry visa if your nationality is listed.
Submit through the official channel
Confirm passport and MRV validity extends far enough beyond the planned stay or permit expiry.
After approval
Carry the MRV, passport and any Bermuda permit or residence permission evidence when travelling.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead Bermuda entry-visa and MRV rules ↗
Use this official Bermuda source to confirm current eligibility, forms, documents, fees, timing and filing instructions before applying or travelling.
Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda · verified
- Official portalApplicantOpen Bermuda Department of Immigration ↗
Use this official Bermuda source to confirm current eligibility, forms, documents, fees, timing and filing instructions before applying or travelling.
Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bermuda issue its own visitor visa for listed nationals?+
The current Bermuda page directs listed nationals to hold a valid multi re-entry visa for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada before entering Bermuda.
How much validity does the MRV need?+
The Bermuda page says the MRV and passport must be valid for 45 days after the visitor stay or the short-term or periodic work permit expires.
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