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ARTICLE · 01 SEPTEMBER 2020

Bermuda Welcomes New Residents

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On 1 August 2020, the Bermuda Government launched a one-year ‘Work from Bermuda' residential certificate aimed at attracting "digital nomads" and anyone looking to work ...

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On 1 August 2020, the Bermuda Government launched a one-year 'Work from Bermuda' residential certificate aimed at attracting "digital nomads" and anyone looking to work remotely in the sub-tropical sun, including university students. Once granted, applicants can spend up to 12 months working from Bermuda.

Interest has been high with over 200 applications submitted to date. With a slowing birth rate and 30% decrease in retail sales due to COVID, enticing residents to the island is one way to bridge the financial gap.

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The Government has established a dedicated website through which interested parties can find out more about the initiative and submit an application. This online process has been designed to be user-friendly and efficient, with only 5 working days from submission to decision.

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