Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) · residence general
Residence Permit
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Bermuda residence-permission route covering annual residence, residence and seeking employment, school or college attendance, renewals and spouse or PRC-holder letters.
- Processing time
- Submit the residence-permit application through the Department of Immigration channel with the relevant connection, status and financial-support evidence.
- Government fees
- Published fees include BMD 275 for annual permission up to one year, BMD 1,215 for permission up to five years, and BMD 275 for permission to reside and/or seek employment.
- Typical duration
- Annual permission and longer residence-permission fee bands are published; exact validity depends on the permission granted.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Government of Bermuda residence-permit application page lists permission to reside and seek employment, permission to reside and attend college or school, annual permission to reside, permission to seek employment for residents only, renewal of permission to reside, and spouse of Bermudian or PRC-holder letters. Applicants must show the relevant Bermuda connection, existing status or permission basis, financial-support information where applicable, and required fees.
Additional sources
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
- ✓The applicant fits one of the official residence-permission application types.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓The applicant has the required Bermuda connection, existing permission, short-term work permit or other qualifying status basis.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓The applicant can provide financial-support evidence where the permission type requires it.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant cannot show a qualifying Bermuda connection or existing status basis.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !Financial-support evidence is missing where required for residence or sponsored dependants.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !The applicant seeks employment rights beyond the permission granted.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Residence application form and required fees.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Existing permission, short-term work permit, entry or re-entry document, or ministerial written permission where relevant.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Bermuda connection evidence such as spouse, PRC-holder or dependent relationship documents where relevant.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Financial-support information for residence or sponsored dependent applications where required.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Choose the residence-permission type listed on the official application page.
Build the evidence pack
Gather status, relationship, study, residence and financial-support evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the application and fee through the Department of Immigration route.
After approval
Comply with the specific residence, study, work-search or renewal conditions granted.
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 Residence 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 residence 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
Can a Bermuda residence application cover seeking employment?+
Yes. The official page lists permission to reside and seek employment, plus permission to seek employment for residents only.
Does the page cover school or college attendance?+
Yes. It lists permission to reside and attend college or school as one of the application types.
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