Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) · residence general

Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders

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Source check: all 9 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

Bermuda landing permit for work-permit holders who need to travel while a new Standard Work Permit application is pending.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyTemporary travel-and-landing support while a timely new Standard Work Permit application is pending.
Processing time
Available only where the new work-permit application was complete and submitted no less than one month and no more than three months before current permit expiry, unless appeal handling applies.
Government fees
Published landing permit fees include BMD 65 for a person landing by air, with other landing fee lines depending on circumstance.
Typical duration
Temporary travel-and-landing support while a timely new Standard Work Permit application is pending.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No

In short

As of 30 July 2026, the Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders 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 Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders in Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)?

Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders is a sponsor-led Bermuda route. Indicative government fees are Published landing permit fees include BMD 65 for a person landing by air, with other landing fee lines depending on circumstance; indicative processing time is Available only where the new work-permit application was complete and submitted no less than one month and no more than three months before current permit expiry, unless appeal handling applies; typical duration is Temporary travel-and-landing support while a timely new Standard Work Permit application is pending. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

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

Overview

The Government of Bermuda Landing Permit Application page says landing permits assist work-permit holders who need to travel while a new Standard Work Permit is being processed. It provides proof of the right of residence after the previous work permit has expired and supports landing on return, but the page says it does not allow the holder to continue working after return until the new work-permit decision is made.

Additional sources

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the new Standard Work Permit was filed complete and within the official timing window.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare pending-application, permit and travel evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit the landing permit application through the Government of Bermuda route.

  4. After approval

    Use the permit only for landing/residence proof and wait for the work-permit decision before resuming work.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders, 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 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. ApplyApplicant
    Use Bermuda Landing Permit Application page ↗

    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 landing 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 a Bermuda landing permit let the holder keep working?+

No. The official page says it does not allow the holder to continue working after return; the holder must wait for the new work-permit decision.

When should the new work-permit application have been filed?+

The official page describes the qualifying window as no less than one month and no more than three months before the current permit expires.

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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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