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ARTICLE · 22 MAY 2026

Recent Updates To The Work Permit Policy In Bermuda

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Bermuda's revised Work Permit Policy introduces significant changes to compliance requirements, hiring processes, and penalties for non-compliance. Key updates include stricter timelines for appeals, expanded penalties for unauthorized work...

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Compliance and enforcement

Appealing a decision (Section 1.2)

Any appeal against a refusal to grant a work permit must be submitted within 14 working days of receipt of the refusal notification. Note, in addition, within the same time frame a notice of intention to appeal must be submitted in letter form to the Department of Immigration marked for the attention of the Chief Immigration Officer and marked Immigration Appeal.

Any appeal against a decision to revoke or withdraw a work permit must be submitted within seven days of receipt of the revocation/withdrawal notification to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal. If the appeal is granted the work permit fee must be paid again before the work permit will be issued. Note that one appeal is permissible per application.

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