Bermuda · Work

Bermuda New Business Work Permit

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Bermuda?

The official source states: “For an employee of a newly established exempted company or section 114B start-up meeting the new-business timing and job rules.” (www2.gov.bm, read 2026-07-26.)

15 facts quoted from the official source

For an employee of a newly established exempted company or section 114B start-up meeting the new-business timing and job rules.

Route type: Work
Can bring: —
Requirements: 10

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Automatic Approval Window MonthsAutomatic approvals are available during the first nine months after the first New Business Work Permit.
First Application Within Registration MonthsThe first New Business Work Permit must be applied for within the first 12 months after registration.
Language requirementThe English-language requirement applies to Short Term, Standard, Global, Intra-Company Transfer, New Business, Fintech and Family Office work permits.via gov.bm
Qualifying New Company RequiredThe route is for an exempted company or a section 114B new company.
Duolingo English Score MinDuolingo English Test total minimum score: 75.via gov.bm
Ielts Total Score MinIELTS total minimum test score: 4.via gov.bm
Pte Academic Score MinPTE Academic total minimum score: 43.via gov.bm
Section 114b Permits MaxSection 114B companies are limited to five New Business Work Permits in the initial period.
Toefl Ibt Score MinTOEFL iBT total minimum test score: 42.via gov.bm
Toeic Score MinTOEIC Listening and Reading total minimum score: 550.via gov.bm

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Restricted Closed Entry Graduate Or Trainee Position PermittedThe route cannot be used for closed, restricted, entry-level, graduate or trainee positions.

Also stated by the source

Eligibility summaryThe first New Business Work Permit must be applied for within the first 12 months after the company is registered.
Official source basisThe first New Business Work Permit must be applied for within the first 12 months after the company is registered.
Report summaryThe first New Business Work Permit must be applied for within the first 12 months after the company is registered.

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity

1 proven from the official source.

Permit Duration Years MaxNew Business Work Permits are issued for one to five years.

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Bermuda?

The official source states: For an employee of a newly established exempted company or section 114B start-up meeting the new-business timing and job rules.

Every answer is quoted from the official www2.gov.bm page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source www2.gov.bmLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Bermuda government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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