Bermuda Work & study

Work

People wishing to enter Bermuda for the purpose of employment are required to obtain a work permit in advance from Bermuda's immigration authorities. Because employers on the island are supposed to give priority to local residents, it can be difficult for foreigners to get a job, unless they have a specialized skill for which there is not a suitable local candidate. That said, some international companies do readily hire non-Bermudians and if you're knowledgeable about corporate work your odds of finding a job improves dramatically.

Business hours

Business offices are typically open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Shops are generally open 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, though there are exceptions - for example, grocery stores have longer hours and Sunday openings, and tourist-geared shops catering to cruise shop passengers often stay open into the evening when ships are in port.

Most restaurants and cafés serve lunch from around 11:30am to 2:30pm, and dinner from 6pm to 10pm. Bars tend to keep much later hours, and are typically open to at least 1am, with even longer hours on weekends.