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Pathways to Residency and Citizenship in Bermuda

Bermuda

Local employment, Bermuda College study, a qualifying spouse, independent support, or an approved investment can support a residence application. British citizenship alone does not establish local residence or work rights. The Work From Bermuda program is closed to new applications; ordinary nonworking permission should not be treated as a remote-work visa.

Residence permission does not itself grant citizenship.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Bermuda Work Residence A local employer can support an application to live and work in Bermuda, subject to the required employment and residence approvals. residency

Retirement

For retirees and people of independent means who can show a pension, savings, or other passive income.

Bermuda Nonworking Residence People who can support themselves without employment may apply for annual residence in Bermuda. residency

Investment & premium residence

For people who can qualify through an investment, real estate, business funds, or a premium residence fee rather than a job or family tie.

Bermuda Investment Residence Adults making an approved investment of at least BMD 2,500,000 can apply for Bermuda’s Economic Investment Residential Certificate. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Bermuda Sponsored Spouse Residence The spouse or recognized domestic partner of a qualifying Bermuda work permit holder can apply for sponsored residence. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Bermuda Student Residence Admission to a qualifying higher-education course in Bermuda can support an application for student residence. residency