Purpose and Specifications

The purpose of a Standard Work Permit is to allow all organizations in Bermuda to employ foreign nationals if they can demonstrate that a Bermudian, Spouse of a Bermudian, Belonger, Spouse of a Belonger, or PRC holder was not suitably qualified or available to be hired. Employers may apply for Standard Work Permits of one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4) or five (5) years.

Eligibility

Employers are permitted to apply for Standard Work Permits for jobs that are in the open, special or restricted category. Applications for Standard Work Permits are not allowed for closed category jobs.

To apply for a Standard Work Permit employers must complete the Standard Work Permit Application Form.