Moving to Bermuda

An independent guide to moving to and living in Bermuda: work permits, residency, housing, money, healthcare, shipping and everyday island life.

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The move, in a practical order: the legal route, the paperwork, the money and a place to live.

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  Start hereMoving to Bermuda from the UK (2026)

  What a Brit needs to plan a move to Bermuda: work permits vs Permission to Reside, documents, UK tax and National Insurance, money, healthcare, shipping, transport and a month-by-month checklist.

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  Start hereMoving to Bermuda Checklist: A Month-by-Month Plan for UK Movers

  A practical, sourced moving checklist for Bermuda: immigration paperwork, UK admin, money, housing, shipping, arrival day and your first month.

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  Visas & residencyBermuda Work Permits Explained (2026 Policy in Plain English)

  Who needs a Bermuda work permit, how the employer applies, 2026 fees, English test scores, and when a spouse or partner can live and work if base salary is at least $60,000.

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  Visas & residencyPermission to Reside in Bermuda: Requirements, the $75k Income Rule and Fees

  Permission to Reside on an Annual Basis: the $75,000 income rule, the dependant household ladder, documents, and fees of $275 or $1,215.

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  MovingHow Much Does It Cost to Move to Bermuda from the UK? A Sourced Breakdown

  The one-off costs of moving from the UK to Bermuda: documents, flights, shipping and customs duty, a rental deposit and first month's rent, temporary accommodation, a driving test, phone and more.

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  HousingRenting in Bermuda: Prices, How to Find a Place, and Avoiding Scams

  How newcomers find a rental in Bermuda: sourced 2026 rent levels, why to start before you arrive, what to ask landlords, what to have ready, and how to avoid deposit scams.

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