Bermuda Jobs

Work Permits

As with most popular off-shore jurisdictions there are many laws in place to protect the employment of local Bermudians.

These cover a multitude of areas but the main ethos being that a suitably qualified, and available, local should be awarded a job ahead of an ex-pat.

In order to give the locals the best opportunities all vacancies and work permit renewals must be advertised and this can be a good way to find out what jobs are around however beware, many jobs which are advertised are simply advertised through necessity and the company may be perfectly happy with its current employee.

Many people also think that the best way to get a job is to be hands-on and fly out on a visitors visa and find a job there and then. This practice is illegal and can lead to deportation.

Professionals And Work Permits

If youre a qualified professional youre unlikely to have any problems with the work permit process. Lawyers are accepted from most Commonwealth countries including the UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Canada and are usually expected to have at least 5 years PQE or PAE.

Lawyers are not recruited from the US unless they hold Commonwealth law degrees and qualifications.

Applying for a Bermuda Work Permit

Once you accept your job offer, your work permit will normally be applied for by your employer who will be your sponsor through the process.

If you hold professional qualifications then the granting of a work permit should be a formality.

It normally takes 4-8 weeks for the immigration department to approve your permit.

In order for them to do this you will need to forward the following to your new companies HR department:

    A completed Immigration application form and questionnaire

    Certified copies of your degree and qualifications

     A certified copy of your passport

    A police clearance form (note that this can take up to 40 days in the UK)

    A full-size chest X-ray

    A medical certificate of good health

    Written references

    Four passport-sized photographs

Fast-Track Work Permits

It is possible to get a fast-track or temporary work permit which will allow you to work almost immediately.

Those do this you are likely to be asked to provide a certified copy of your passport, confirmation of your marital status, and confirmation of whether you have any dependents.

You will still be required to apply for a full work permit, but this can be submitted once you are on the island.

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