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Bermuda — Work From Bermuda Certificate: Work remotely in an Atlantic paradise (status update inside)

Knowledge Base – QUESTRAVEL

By Víctor Pizarro, Co-founder of QUESTRAVEL

Why Bermuda for remote work

Bermuda isn’t only pink-sand beaches and luxury resorts. In 2020 it launched the Work From Bermuda (WFB) Certificate, a flexible way for remote workers and students to live on the island for up to 12 months with world-class connectivity and safety.

Important update (program status): The Government of Bermuda announced that no new WFB applications are accepted as of February 28, 2025, as the island transitions back to other residency options. Existing certificate-holders keep their status under the published policy. (forms.gov.bm)


What the Work From Bermuda Certificate offered (summary)

  • Who it was for: remote professionals, entrepreneurs, and post-secondary students with work/studies outside Bermuda.
  • Validity: up to 12 months (renewal historically possible on a case-by-case basis). (Bermuda Business Development Agency)
  • Fee: US$263 per person. (gov.bm)
  • Turnaround time: guidance historically cited ~5 business days for a decision. (Bermuda Business Development Agency)
  • Not a local work permit: it granted temporary residency, not permission to take local employment. (See general work-permit context.) (gov.bm)

Current path & alternatives

  • Official WFB page (status notice): details the closure to new applications and the shift to multi-year residency routes. (forms.gov.bm)
  • One-Year Residential Certificate (1Yr RC): Government online service that enables eligible people to work remotely from Bermuda or complete studies from the island; fee US$263. Check the page for current eligibility and availability. (gov.bm)
  • Legal framework: The program operated under the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956 and subsequent amendments/policies. (Natlex)


Typical requirements (historical, verify before applying)

  • Ability to work or study with a foreign entity while in Bermuda.
  • Sufficient means/steady income to support your stay.
  • Valid health insurance covering Bermuda.
  • Valid passport and clean police record. (Always confirm the latest list and forms with Government sources.) (gov.bm)

How applications worked (when open)

  1. Submit the online application (form + uploads).
  2. Provide documents (proof of remote work/studies, funds, insurance, passport, police record).
  3. Pay the US$263 fee.
  4. Receive an email decision (historically ~5 business days). (Bermuda Business Development Agency)


  • Work From Bermuda — Official page (status notice): forms.gov.bm/work-from-bermuda (forms.gov.bm)
  • One-Year Residential Certificate — Online service: gov.bm/online-services/one-year-residential-certificate (gov.bm)
  • Government announcement (fee US$263): gov.bm/articles/one-1-year-residency-certificate-policy (gov.bm)
  • General work-permit context: gov.bm/types-work-permits (gov.bm)
  • Legal text (Act 1956 — reference copy): natlex.ilo.org/.../Bermuda-Immigration-and-Protection-Act-1956.pdf (Natlex)


QUESTRAVEL experience

Bermuda tends to attract a corporate-leaning profile: high income, premium lifestyle expectations, and an emphasis on safety and connectivity. The main friction isn’t the application itself—it’s budgeting for the high cost of living and aligning documentation to the exact policy language.

Plan it with QuesTravel Experience: we’ll map the best current route (e.g., One-Year Residential Certificate or a multi-year residency path), build your document pack, and coordinate timing. Book your consult at fromquestravel.com and we’ll take you end-to-end.

Updated on: 03/11/2025