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Bermuda - Apply for a Periodic Work Permit

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ProcedureEdit

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 the application form and confirm that you have all the required documents as mentioned in Section 5 of the form.
  5. If the work permit falls within a job category where a statutory council must be consulted, print the Referral to Statutory Council Form in Section 7 and have it filled and the medical clearance from in Section 8
  6. Pay for the application fees and attach the receipt to the application form.
  7. Write an application letter addressed to the Department of Immigration justifying your request and attach the application form alongside the required documents.
  8. The ministry will verify your application and satisfactory results they will grant you the permit
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Required DocumentsEdit

  • A completed Periodic Work Permit Application Form
  • Police certificate
  • Medical clearance
  • Employment and character references
  • Required fees (see below)
  • Copy of job advertisement
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Proof of citizenship (passport)
  • Proof of multi-entry Visa/Permanent Resident Card issued by US/Canada/UK
  • Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Birth certificate
  • Statement of employment
  • Resume
  • Payment of government taxes and employee benefits

See check list in section 5 of the Application form

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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

EligibilityEdit

  • Professionals who work for an overseas company and are contact to provide a service for a company based in Bermuda.

FeesEdit

  • One Year Global Work permit: $ 920
  • Two Years Global Work Permit: $ 2295
  • Three years Global Wok permit: $ 3440
  • Four Years Global Work Permit: $ 4570
  • Five Years Global Work Permit: $ 5905

ValidityEdit

  • The permit can be issued for an interval period of one year to five years

Documents to UseEdit

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • Advertising for a Periodic Work Permit is not required;
  • Periodic Work Permits may be granted for periods of one, two, three, four or five years;
  • After arrival, if the holder of a Periodic Work Permit requires a stay longer than 30 days, the employer can apply for an extension of up to a further 30 days;
  • The Periodic Work Permit holder shall not be in Bermuda for more than a total of 180 days per calendar year.

Required InformationEdit

  • Name of company
  • Fees submitted
  • Name of applicant
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Dependants
  • Work permit application type
  • Employment details:
  • Employer (name to appear on work permit)
  • Employer contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Telephone, Cellular, Fax
  • Requested start date
  • Request length of permit
  • Applicant name
  • Proposed job title or purpose
  • Familial relationship between employer/applicant
  • The following information must be provided by the applicant if individual periodic work permit application is intended:
  • Nationality details of applicant and sponsored dependants
  • Personal details of applicant and sponsored dependants
  • Employment, qualifications and education

Need for the DocumentEdit

  • This document allows an employer seeking to hire non-resident individuals who will make multiple visits to Bermuda over a period of time, staying no greater than 30 days for each visit.

Information which might helpEdit

  • Work Permit Policy: link

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External LinksEdit

OthersEdit

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