How to get a Bermuda visa from South Africa

• The Bermuda tourist visa is given to applicants who intend to visit Bermuda for tourism and leisure purposes.
• This visa is also issued to those who would like to visit their family members or friends in Bermuda.
• The visa application form has to be filled online and printed out for submission.
• Applicants are to be physically present for the visa application process. Hence, applicants are expected to book appointments with a Bermuda consular in their country of origin.
• Applicants are expected to carry all the required documents to their appointments for submission and bio-metrics.
• The visa is then processed in 14 working days after the appointment was scheduled.
• Applicants are expected to request or a multiple entry transit visa because this would secure their transit into Bermuda and out of Bermuda either through the US, the UK or Canada.
• The following requirements are to be followed when preparing a passport photograph:
• The photo should have been taken in at least six months before the application date.
• The photo should be taken on a light or white background and must not have any shadow cast.
• Applicants can either wear colored or a black and white outfit for the photo.
• The photo must have a full front view of your face and it must be clear.
• The size of the head from the top of the head to the chin must not be smaller than 20mm (2 cm)
• Photos with head coverings are not accepted for application.
• If the applicant will be going back to Africa, then a return ticket for this purpose must be available.
• If the applicant will be going to another country after Bermuda, he or she must have an onward ticket to the country.

• The business visa is issued to those who want to visit Bermuda for business or commercial purposes.
• The Bermudan passport requirements should be strictly adhered to so as to be issued this visa.
• People issued this visa will also need to get a permit in order to carry out the business that the trip was intended for.
• This permit is issued by the Bermuda Immigration Department.
• The periodic work permit which is used for short stay visits is issued to those who request for this visa.
• The periodic work permit is suitable for activities such as business consulting and meetings.
• There should be a letter of invitation showing the applicant’s purpose for entry into Bermuda. This should be written and processed by the host company or organisation.
• A proof showing that the host company will be financially responsible for the trip is required.

• The Bermuda work visa is issued to foreigners who want to work in the country.
• Applicants must hold a passport to be granted entry into Bermuda. The passport must have all the required details.
• There should be a processed invitation letter from the company or organisation that indicates applicant’s employment and position in the country.
• Holders of this visa are required to get a work permit in Bermuda to affirm their intention to work there. This permit is also issued by the Bermuda Immigration Department.
• Work permits are of two types:
• Standard work permit that is issued only after the employer has proven that no Bermudian can take up the task being assigned to the foreigner. Most foreigners are issued this kind of permit.
• Periodic work permit that is issued mostly to people coming in for business purposes only.
• The permit should be processed by the applicant's employer.
• This work permit is issued to be valid for 1-5 years from the date of issuance.
• Note that this permit is usually a short term or periodic permit and is to be renewed before its expiry date in order to continue working in Bermuda.

Bermuda uses the Bermudan dollar and it is symbolized with $. The sub-unit used for this currency is cents.