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Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits

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Source check: all 2 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Bermuda business-focused work-permit routes for global entrepreneurs, new exempted companies, fintech companies and family offices.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyBusiness work-permit fee bands are published for one to five years; early automatic-approval windows depend on permit type.
Processing time
Use the relevant online application route or Department of Immigration process for the selected business permit type.
Government fees
Published fees include BMD 1,955 for a one-year global or new-business work permit and BMD 1,955 for a one-year global entrepreneur work permit.
Typical duration
Business work-permit fee bands are published for one to five years; early automatic-approval windows depend on permit type.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗

In short

As of 30 July 2026, the Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits for Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) is a sponsor-led Bermuda immigration route. Sources: official Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) government pages, reviewed 30 July 2026.

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What is the Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits in Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)?

Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits is a sponsor-led Bermuda route. Indicative government fees are Published fees include BMD 1,955 for a one-year global or new-business work permit and BMD 1,955 for a one-year global entrepreneur work permit; indicative processing time is Use the relevant online application route or Department of Immigration process for the selected business permit type; typical duration is Business work-permit fee bands are published for one to five years; early automatic-approval windows depend on permit type. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda on 29 June 2026.

Overview

The Bermuda work-permit types page lists a Global Entrepreneur Work Permit for business service companies with a relationship to global investors who wish to domicile a company in Bermuda. It also describes automatic or immediate approval frameworks for new exempted companies, new fintech companies and new family office companies during early operating windows, subject to the published permit policy.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Choose the business work-permit category that matches the company and role.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare company, investor, fintech, family-office or new-business evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the relevant Department of Immigration work-permit channel.

  4. After approval

    Track permit validity and any limits on automatic or immediate approvals.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Global Entrepreneur, New Business, Fintech and Family Office Work Permits instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Bermuda

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Bermuda. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read Bermuda business work-permit types ↗

    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

  2. FeesApplicant
    Check Bermuda business work-permit fees ↗

    Use this official Bermuda source to confirm current eligibility, forms, documents, fees, timing and filing instructions before applying or travelling.

    Government of Bermuda · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bermuda publish a Global Entrepreneur Work Permit?+

Yes. The work-permit types page describes it for business service companies with relationships to global investors who wish to domicile a company in Bermuda.

Are fintech and family office permits limited?+

The Government of Bermuda types page describes immediate approval of five work permits for new fintech companies and new family companies within the first six months.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda

Last checked: 29 June 2026

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