Immigration & Protection Act 1956 • Work Permits • Economic Investment Certificate (EIC)
Bermuda Work Permit & EIC Residency Calculator
Determine official Department of Immigration work permit costs across 1 to 5-year durations, Global/Fintech permits, and the BMD 2.5M Economic Investment Certificate pathway in BMD and USD.
Bermuda Department of Immigration Statutory Rules
The Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 regulates the employment and residency of non-Bermudian nationals:
Work Permit Structure
- Employer Borne: Work permit fees are legally payable by the employing corporate sponsor and cannot be deducted from employee remuneration.
- Advertising Mandate: Positions must generally be advertised to suitably qualified Bermudians, spouses of Bermudians, or PRC holders before a work permit can be granted.
- Term Durations: 1 Year (BD$ 1,065), 2 Years (BD$ 2,130), 3 Years (BD$ 3,410), 4 Years (BD$ 4,685), 5 Years (BD$ 6,555).
Economic Investment Certificate (EIC)
- Investment Threshold: Minimum BD$ 2,500,000 in qualifying assets held for a minimum of 5 years.
- Rights Granted: Immediate authorization to work in the business invested in, plus right of residence for spouse and dependent children.
- Permanent Settlement: After 5 years of holding the EIC, investors are entitled to receive a permanent Residential Certificate.
📊 Bermuda Statutory Assessment & Contribution Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (BMD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 |
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