There are many different types of residence you can apply for. These types include:
- Permission to reside and seek employment (includes seeking alternate employment)
- Permission to reside and attend college/school
- Dependant re-entry letter
- Permission to reside on an annual basis
- Permission to seek employment (residents only)
- Renewal of permission to reside
- Residential certificate holder
- Spouse of Bermudian or Permanent Resident Certificate holder letter
Eligibility
To apply, you can be a new applicant, or have a specific Bermuda connection, or you can have one of the following (please attach copies of indicated items):
- an expiring or expired residential permission
- a short-term work permit
- an Entry/re-entry document or written permission from the Minister to reside in Bermuda.
Requirements
You must supply the following information:
- Completed
- Police certificate
- Medical clearance (required for first-time residents)
- Employment references
- Character references
- Qualifications
- Required fee(s)
- Passport size photos
- Proof of Citizenship (passport)
- Proof of Multi-entry Visa/Permanent Resident Card issued by USA, Canada or UK
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Partner information (if applicable)
- Birth certificate
- Resume for applicant
- Specific Bermuda connection (if applicable)
- Financial support information (if applicant is seeking permission to reside including a sponsored dependent)
Fees
Permission to reside in Bermuda up to one year: | $275 |
Confirmation of Spouse’s Employment Rights: | $190 |
Duplicate confirmation of spouse’s rights: | $38 |
File
Application for Residence Form
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