Work from Bermuda Certificate
Formerly: a year working remotely from a pink-sand Atlantic island.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Bermuda's one-year remote-work residential certificate (launched August 2020) was discontinued on 28 February 2025.
Dream spread
Formerly: a year working remotely from a pink-sand Atlantic island.
Relocation reality check
The program is CLOSED. Remaining holders get 90 days after expiry to leave or may apply for Permission to Reside on an Annual Basis (fees reported at USD 275/yr or USD 1,215 for 5 yrs).
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Health insurance required
Must hold valid health insurance covering Bermuda for the stay period.
Check: Foreign employer only
Residency certificate requires employment by or business ownership outside Bermuda.
Check: Income requirement
Needs ~$5,000/mo (estimate).
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
No longer accepting applications.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Health insurance required
BlockerMust hold valid health insurance covering Bermuda for the stay period.
Foreign employer only
BlockerResidency certificate requires employment by or business ownership outside Bermuda.
The long game
If Bermuda becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Bermuda · residency → PR → citizenship
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- No fixed published minimum — applicants must demonstrate sufficient means to support themselves without local employment.≈ USD 5,000/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Bermuda has no personal income tax.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇧🇲 Bermuda. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/bermuda
Small community; honest answers on cost of living.
Facebook groups
Red flags
- Extremely high cost of living
- Housing scarcity
- Insurance mandatory
- No local work permitted
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.