Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) · residence general
Landing Permit for Work Permit Holders
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Bermuda landing permit for work-permit holders who need to travel while a 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
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
Primary source
Government of Bermuda - How to get a work permit ↗ · Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda
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Primary source
Government of Bermuda - All Immigration Fees ↗ · Government of Bermuda
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Primary source
Government of Bermuda - Department of Immigration ↗ · Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A new Standard Work Permit application has been submitted but no decision has been made.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓The application was complete and filed within the official one-to-three-month pre-expiry window.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓The holder understands the landing permit supports return but does not authorize work after return before the new decision.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Common blockers
- !The new work-permit application was filed after the previous permit expired.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !The new work-permit application was incomplete or late and no qualifying appeal route applies.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !The applicant expects the landing permit to authorize continued work after return.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Pending Standard Work Permit application evidence.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Current or recently expired work-permit evidence.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Travel itinerary and return evidence where requested.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Landing permit application and fee payment evidence.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the new Standard Work Permit was filed complete and within the official timing window.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare pending-application, permit and travel evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the landing permit application through the Government of Bermuda route.
After approval
Use the permit only for landing/residence proof and wait for the work-permit decision before resuming work.
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.
- ApplyApplicantUse 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
- FeesApplicantCheck 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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