Bermuda Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC): sourced answers
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Citizenship, visa or residence programme
For how many years must the investment be held (not sold or withdrawn)
requires the EIRC holder to maintain qualifying investments at a value of at least BMD 2.5 million for five years
«Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government's Economic Investment Residential Certificate Programme, commonly referred to as the EIRC Programme, and the implementation of the Economic Investment Residential Certificate Policy 2026. The 2026 Policy introduces six principal changes to strengthen the administration, safeguards and community benefits associated with the EIRC Programme. These changes include: The removal of donations to the Bermuda Trust Fund as a qualifying investment; The establishment of a mandatory minimum donation of BD$25,000 to a registered Bermuda charity or charities as part of, or in addition to, the qualifying investment; The Introduction of a comprehensive questionnaire and the requirement of enhanced supporting documentation to strengthen the assessment of applicants and address potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks; The introduction of an EIRC Risk Matrix, to 'risk-rate' applications, and a two-step compliance check as part of the Programme's risk-based approach; …»
Source: gov.bm · source copy as of 2026-10-03
«01 Investment Options & Eligibility Requirements 01 Pathways to Contribute To qualify for Bermuda's Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), individuals must make a minimum investment of $2.5 million Bermuda Dollars (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: Residential or commercial real estate in Bermuda A registered Bermuda charity (focusing on sports, youth, seniors, or health) Equity investment in an existing Bermuda-based business (excluding exempted undertakings) A new Bermuda-based business venture A qualifying initiative benefiting Bermuda's economy and workforce, as approved by the Minister EIRC holders - along with their spouse and dependents (children under 18 or up to 25 if in full-time education) - gain the right to reside in Bermuda. A $2,625 processing fee applies. Investments must be maintained for at least five years, with a minimum residency requirement of 90 days per year.»
Source: bda.bm · source copy as of 2026-10-03
held at least 5 years
«Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Government's Economic Investment Residential Certificate Programme, commonly referred to as the EIRC Programme, and the implementation of the Economic Investment Residential Certificate Policy 2026. The 2026 Policy introduces six principal changes to strengthen the administration, safeguards and community benefits associated with the EIRC Programme. These changes include: The removal of donations to the Bermuda Trust Fund as a qualifying investment; The establishment of a mandatory minimum donation of BD$25,000 to a registered Bermuda charity or charities as part of, or in addition to, the qualifying investment; The Introduction of a comprehensive questionnaire and the requirement of enhanced supporting documentation to strengthen the assessment of applicants and address potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks; The introduction of an EIRC Risk Matrix, to 'risk-rate' applications, and a two-step compliance check as part of the Programme's risk-based approach; …»
Source: gov.bm · source copy as of 2026-10-03
«01 Investment Options & Eligibility Requirements 01 Pathways to Contribute To qualify for Bermuda's Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), individuals must make a minimum investment of $2.5 million Bermuda Dollars (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: Residential or commercial real estate in Bermuda A registered Bermuda charity (focusing on sports, youth, seniors, or health) Equity investment in an existing Bermuda-based business (excluding exempted undertakings) A new Bermuda-based business venture A qualifying initiative benefiting Bermuda's economy and workforce, as approved by the Minister EIRC holders - along with their spouse and dependents (children under 18 or up to 25 if in full-time education) - gain the right to reside in Bermuda. A $2,625 processing fee applies. Investments must be maintained for at least five years, with a minimum residency requirement of 90 days per year.»
Source: bda.bm · source copy as of 2026-10-03
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