Residential Certificate (property owners)
Residential Certificate (property owners) is a residence route in Bermuda (Investor / golden visa). Immigration fee schedule still lists a Residential Certificate for freehold property owners/25+ yr lessees (BD$2,755). Non-Bermudians may buy only high-value restricted properties and pay a land licence fee. Eligibility criteria unverified — low confidence.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years.
How holders are taxed
No income tax; annual land tax on property.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 2'200 |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | no |
| Eligible | Freehold owners or 25+ yr lessees of Bermuda residential property |
| Tax | No income tax; annual land tax on property. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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