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Bermuda’s Visa Controlled Nationals List
“In accordance with the UK’s updated list, Bermuda’s Visa Controlled Nationals list has removed Colombia and Qatar and lists the following countries as exceptions – Bahrain, the People’s Republic of China, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason... Read more of this article
New Processing Timelines For Spousal Letters
“New Spousal Letter applications are now being processed in 1 month and renewals in 10 working days,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 6], Minister Hayward said, “I rise before this Honorable House today to share that the Department of Immigration has established improved... Read more of this article
Audio: Senator Dwayne Robinson On Emigration
We have a population crisis in Bermuda and the island should aim to gather data of Bermudians overseas, OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson said in the Senate. Senator Robinson said, “As we know in Bermuda, we have a very serious population crisis, and it’s not something that has just happened overnight. It’s not laid at the feet of the particular... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Immigration & More
[Opinion column written by: PLP MP Christopher Famous] What is great about Facebook is that people have to use their real names and or faces in order to have a conversation and or debate. Even if you disagree on any given issue, at least you know who you are talking to. Ironically, very often, people actually meet in person and become friends that see... Read more of this article
BermudaRelocation.com Platform Launches
BermudaRelocation.com announced the launch of its “groundbreaking subscription-based platform, revolutionizing the relocation experience for expatriates seeking to make Bermuda their new home.” A spokesperson said, “The first-of-its-kind service offers a comprehensive solution to streamline the relocation process and has been designed... Read more of this article
Govt Clears Work Permit Application Backlog
The Department of Immigration [DOI] advised “that following the cyber-attack on September 20, 2023, the backlog of work permit applications awaiting decisions has been addressed.” A Government spokesperson said, “Despite the DOI team being unable to access the systems required to validate essential information, they continued manually... Read more of this article
Closed Categories Work Permit Rules Extended
The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the “moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending February 29th, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The following list of Closed job categories is unchanged from the prior three-month period ending November 30th,... Read more of this article
180-Day Policy Takes Effect On Jan 15, 2024
The Department of Immigration said they wish to “advise the public, especially guests of Bermuda, that the policy, which restricts the Allowed Length of Stay [ALOS] for those visiting the island to 180 days in any 12-month period, will come into effect on January 15, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “To be clear, the unrestricted... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘Work Permits In Bermuda’ Document
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has created a document entitled “Supporting Business Development and Expansion – Work Permits in Bermuda,” which they said “aims to simplify, promote, and explain the work permit types available for businesses looking to domicile in Bermuda or expand their operations.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Department of Immigration Updates On Permits
The Department of Immigration [DOI] has provided an update on work permit applications. A Government spokesperson said, “DOI can advise that all submissions, including those made before September 20th, are still being processed, and while documents cannot be printed, employers will be informed of any decision. “Meanwhile, all work permit... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective September 1st, 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Immigration, Protection Order
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference to provide an update on the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2023. Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good morning. Today, I wish to provide an update on the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2023 [“the Order”]. I want to... Read more of this article
Richardson On Immigration Digitisation Project
“We’ve now spent $356,880 to computerize a process which should have been reformed years ago,” OBA MP Jarion Richardson said, adding that “as it stands, we don’t have a new timeline or cost for the completion of this crucial project.” Mr Richardson — the Shadow Minister of Economy and Labour — said, “It’s... Read more of this article
OBA’s Tucker: Three Years Since Work Began
“It has now been three years since the work initially began and over a year since Phase 1 was due to be launched,” Opposition Senator Robin Tucker said in reference to “plans to digitize and automate Immigration application processes.” Senator Tucker said, “In the Speech from the Throne of November 2021, the Government... Read more of this article
Minister: Faster Times For Passport Processing
“The Department of Immigration has made significant improvements to the timelines for processing passports and work permits,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, explaining that the “passport application process has returned to 11 weeks,” down from “in excess of 20 weeks.” Speaking in the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Minister Jason Hayward
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward will be joining Bernews at 10.00am on Wednesday [Jan 11] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss the minimum wage, year end review, immigration and more. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn... Read more of this article
