In this guide, you’ll learn what the Work From Bermuda Certificate offered, how you’d apply, what life on the island looked like, why the program ended on February 28, 2025, and which alternative routes remain if you’re set on making Bermuda home.

What Was the Work From Bermuda Certificate?

The Work From Bermuda Certificate let you live and work remotely on the island for up to 12 months. It targeted anyone employed by a non-Bermuda company, freelancing, or running an overseas business.

Key Features at a Glance
– Valid for 12 months, with renewal possible
– Open to remote employees, freelancers, business owners
– No fixed minimum income; you only needed to show enough funds to cover your stay, according to a report by Nomad Capitalist
– Fast online application—often under 15 minutes, with decision within five business days

Application Process and Requirements

Applying was straightforward. You could submit online from anywhere or through a Bermuda consulate.

1. Complete the online form (about 15 minutes)
2. Pay the nonrefundable fee (US$263 for individuals; US$530 for families)
3. Upload required documents
4. Receive approval within five business days

Document Checklist

• Passport with at least six months’ validity
• Proof of employment by a non-Bermuda company or evidence of your freelance business
• Bank statements or other proof you can support yourself
• Health insurance valid in Bermuda for the certificate’s duration

Life and Work on the Island

Once approved, you’d settle into a short-term rental, join an emerging community of remote workers, and explore the pink-sand beaches.

Community and Activities
– Coworking spaces like The Lighthouse coworking space
– Weekly social meetups and island hikes
– Water sports: snorkeling, paddle boarding, kite surfing
– Historic St. George’s and Hamilton city life

Costs tended to run higher than in many countries—groceries, utilities, rent—but locals often said the tax and duty-free allowances balanced it out.

Why the Program Ended and What’s Next

On February 28, 2025, Bermuda closed the Work From Bermuda Certificate to new applications, according to NomadGate’s report on the program’s conclusion. Authorities cited evolving economic needs and a shift in residency policies.

• After closure, new arrivals must explore Bermuda residency certificate requirements—standard residential certificates now require at least 90 days’ stay per year and a qualifying investment.
• The wind-down may reduce short-term tourism revenue but open space in the housing market.
• The end reflects a trend: several countries are reassessing remote-work permits as post-pandemic travel stabilizes, a pattern documented in an Immigration Policy Center analysis of global digital nomad visa trends.

Next Steps for Remote Workers

If Bermuda’s appeal still calls you, consider these alternatives:

1. Standard Residential Certificate
2. Minimum stay: 90 days/year
3. Must hold qualifying property or other approved investment
4. Long-Stay Visitor Permit
5. Renew every six months
6. Popular with retirees and long-term tourists
7. Other Island Programs
8. Barbados Welcome Stamp (12 months)
9. Cayman Islands Global Citizen Concierge (up to 2 years)

Island Calling

Whether you miss the pink shores or simply seek a tropical backdrop for your workday, Bermuda remains memorable. Even though the digital nomad program has wrapped, the island’s charm endures—and so do your options to live and work there.