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Belonger status

Caution over Bermuda passport use

Once somebody becomes naturalised as a British Overseas Territories citizen, they can apply for a Bermuda passport. In the past, this has been a useful passport to have. For nationals of countries with visa restrictions, it provides them with a more valuable passport. Even for nationals of countries without major

Possible new naturalisation route for long term residents

This pathway is likely only viable for those who are in the process of switching jobs or permit status, or going from being employed to being out of employment. It could also potentially work for dependents of permit holders. It has certain risks attached to it also.

Belonging in Bermuda

In the past few years, various immigration options have developed for long-term residents and their families in Bermuda. This is mostly centred on naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories (“BOT”) citizen. In this article, I shall attempt to give a summary of these options for the following