Bermuda: Changes to Permanent Resident Card Eligibility 

Last Updated on February 23, 2023

Key Points 

  • Expanded eligibility for long-term residents in Bermuda who apply for permanent residence 

Overview 

On 1 Dec. 2021, the government of Bermuda approved amendments to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956. The changes to this Act went into place on 1 Jan. 2022.  

Under this amendment, the eligibility for longterm residents permitted to obtain a Permanent Resident Card (PRC) was expanded to include the following: 

  • Applicants who have been a resident in Bermuda for a period of at least 20 years, including the two years immediately following the application submission; 
  • Applicants who have been a resident in Bermuda for a period of at least 15 years, including the two years immediately following the application submission, who are the parent of a child of a Bermuda citizen; or 
  • Applicants whose child was previously granted a PRC 

For additional information concerning eligibility and the application process, click here.  

What are the Changes? 

On 1 Jan. 2022, the government of Bermuda put in place changes for long-term residents applying for a PRC in Bermuda. These changes were approved on 1 Dec. 2021.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Bermuda’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information on Bermuda.   


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