Bermuda - Apply for a Global Entrepreneur Work Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Gather and prepare all the required documents for the application
2. Obtain the Application form from the Immigration department or download it via this link:form
3. Read the form carefully as it comprises of different sections and forms.
4. Fill in the application form and confirm that you have all the required documents as mentioned in Section 5 of the form.
5. Print the Referral to Statutory Council Form in Section 7 and the medical clearance from in Section 8 of the application form and have them filled as instructed
6. Obtain a letter from a Bermudian or Bermuda business services company verifying the intent of your application.
7. Pay for the application fees and attach the receipt to the application form.
8. Write an application letter addressed to the Department of Immigration justifying your request and attach the application form alongside the required documents and the letter from the Bermuda business service.
9. The ministry will verify your application and with satisfactory results they will grant you the permit

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Required Documents

• Police certificate:
• First time residents must obtain an original Police Certificate displaying original seal, stamp or other like display of authorization.
• Applicants must request a Police Certificate, from the Police authority of their last place of residence. Police Certificates may be referred to as Certificate of No Criminal Conviction, Police Clearance or other like references. Applicants must specify to their authority that the Police Certificate is required for overseas employment purposes to ensure that the correct document has been obtained.
• Medical Clearance - Medical Certificate
• Employment References
• Character References
• Qualifications
• Additional Information/Supplementary Sheet
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• Global Entrepreneur Work Permit Application Form:
• Completed IN FULL (indicate N/A or None for sections not applicable) and signed by applicant and employer/agent (where appropriate).
• Passport Size Photos:
• Passport size (approx 1 "w x 1 "h) and in colour (white background preferred).
• Consistent with likeness on passport, name must be printed on back of all photographs.
• 3 photographs of applicant required (affix one to front of application form).
• 2 photographs each for all sponsored dependents
• Proof of Citizenship (Passport):
• Original certified copy of passport (front and data pages).
• Must be submitted for all sponsored dependents applicants.
• Personal details displayed on passport must be consistent in all submitted documents.
• Passports for visa controlled nationals cannot expire within 45 days of the expiration date of full work permit.
• Expiration date of passport may affect the expiration date of the work permit.
• Proof of Multi-Entry Visa/Permanent Resident Card issued by USA, Canada or UK (only)
• Partner: Affidavit explaining genuine and subsisting relationship
• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate
• Portuguese Contract Job Offer Form: In compliance with the Portuguese Accord
• Statement of Employment
• Applicants Rsum
• Payment of Government Taxes and Employee Benefits
• New Companies Certificate of Incorporation and Company Profile
• Specific Bermuda Connection
  

See check list in section 5 of the application form.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Immigration:
Government Administration Building
30 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM12
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box HM 1364
Hamilton HMFX
Immigration Office Opening Hours: 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Telephone: 441-295-5151 Ext. 1378
Fax: 441-295-4115

Other contact numbers:

• Chief Immigration Officer: 441-295-5151 Ext 1444
• Assistant Chief Immigration Officer: 441-295-5151
• Personal Services Division:
• Personal Services Manager 441-295-5151 Ext 1393
• Status & Long Term Residents 441-295-5151 Ext 1952
• Land & Travel Documents 441-295-5151 Ext 1941
• Visas 441-295-5151 Ext 1393
• Corporate Services (Work Permits) Division:
• Corporate Services Manager: 441-295-5151 Ext 1940
• Finance & Banking Industry: 441-295-5151 Ext 1534
• Service Industry: 441-295-5151 Ext 1388
• Government & Other Industries: 441-295-5151 Ext 1389
• Compliance Manager: 441-295-5151 Ext 1395
• Principal Compliance Officer: 441-295-5151 Ext 1950
• Compliance (Airport): 441-293-2542
• Administration & Finance Manager: 441-295-5151 Ext 1943
• Immigration Hotline: 441-296-5202

Eligibility

• Applicant should not be an Immigrant to Bermuda
  

Note: In the event of the termination of services for any reason, the worker must obtain permission to legally remain in Bermuda.

Fees

• $1,775.00
• Full payment of all related work permit and late fees must accompany application, payable to the Accountant General
• Cash and credit card payments; submit application with payment at the front counter
• Cheque or local bank draft payments; place application in the drop box.
• Note: Applications with incorrect fees will not be processed; employers will be required to collect incomplete applications from collection desk.

Validity

• One year

Documents to Use

• Global Entrepreneur Work Permit Application Form:form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

• Please fill in the application form carefully and ensure that you have included all the required document. Incomplete application may cause your application to be denied.
• Where an agency submits applications on behalf of an employer or an employee, the accuracy of the form is the responsibility of the employer and the employee.

Required Information

• Name of company
• Fees submitted
• Name of applicant
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Dependents
• Short-term work permit application type
• Employment details:
• Employer (name to appear on work permit)
• Employer contact name
• Address
• Email
• Telephone, Cellular, Fax
• Requested start date
• Annual remuneration
• Request length of permit (1 year only)
• Applicant name
• Proposed job title or purpose
• Familial relationship between employer/applicant
• Nationality details of applicant and sponsored dependents
• Personal details of applicant and sponsored dependents
• Employment, qualifications and education

Need for the Document

• This permit allows you to work and reside in Bermuda for a period of one year.

Information which might help

Work Permit Policy : Work Permit Policy

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Government of Bermuda : Government of Bermuda

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