Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) · work sponsored
Short Term and Periodic Work Permits
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Bermuda employer-led work permits for short assignments up to six months or repeat visits of no more than 30 days per visit.
- Processing time
- Employer-led application through the Department of Immigration work-permit process.
- Government fees
- Published short-term fees range from BMD 705 for up to three months to BMD 1,070 for six months; one-year periodic permit fee is published as BMD 1,015.
- Typical duration
- Short Term Work Permit up to six months; Periodic Work Permit supports repeat visits with no more than 30 days each visit.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Government of Bermuda types page says the Short Term Work Permit is used by employers, including nonprofits, charities and religious institutions, to employ an individual for up to six months. The Periodic Work Permit supports multiple visits over a period of time with stays of no greater than 30 days each visit, and travelling salespersons must obtain a Periodic Permit before visiting Bermuda to sell products.
Additional sources
Primary source
Government of Bermuda - All Immigration Fees ↗ · Government of Bermuda
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Primary source
Government of Bermuda - How to get a work permit ↗ · Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The employer chooses the Short Term or Periodic permit based on assignment length and visit pattern.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓The assignment fits Bermuda work-permit policy and does not exceed the stated short-term or periodic limits.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ✓Travelling sales activity is covered by a Periodic Work Permit before visiting Bermuda to sell products.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant uses ordinary business or visitor entry for activity requiring a work permit.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !A periodic assignment involves stays longer than the official 30-day per-visit limit.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- !The short-term assignment is longer than six months and needs another permit type.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Employer application and official fee payment evidence.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Assignment letter, contract or work-scope evidence.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Visit schedule for periodic work.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
- ·Product, sales or commercial-activity evidence for travelling salespersons where relevant.Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the activity needs a Short Term or Periodic Work Permit.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the employer application, assignment evidence and visit schedule.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the Department of Immigration route with the correct fee.
After approval
Respect the approved permit duration and any per-visit limit after entry.
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 Short Term and Periodic Work Permit guidance ↗
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 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
How long can a Bermuda Short Term Work Permit run?+
The Government of Bermuda types page describes the Short Term Work Permit as for employment up to six months.
What is the periodic visit limit?+
The types page says a Periodic Work Permit allows multiple visits with each stay no greater than 30 days.
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