Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Licence Application) Regulations 2007
BERMUDA IMMIGRATION AND PROTECTION (LICENCE
APPLICATION) REGULATIONS 2007
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BR 60 /2007
BERMUDA IMMIGRATION AND PROTECTION ACT 1956
1956:30
BERMUDA IMMIGRATION AND PROTECTION (LICENCE
APPLICATION) REGULATIONS 2007
The Minister responsible for immigration, in exercise of the
powers conferred by section 102D(1)(a) of the Bermuda Immigration and
Protection Act 1956, makes the following Regulations:
Citation
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Bermuda Immigration
and Protection (Licence Application) Regulations 2007.
Application
2 (1) An application under section 84 of the Bermuda
Immigration and Protection Act 1956 for the issue of a licence to hold or
acquire land in Bermuda shall —
(a) in the case of a restricted person, be in the form and
contain the information and documents set out in the
First Schedule or the Second Schedule, as applicable;
and
(b) in the case of a trustee, be in the form and contain the
information and documents set out in the Third
Schedule or the Fourth Schedule, as applicable.
(2) In the case of land that is purchased, the application shall
include
(a) copies of any advertisements for the sale of the land; and
(b) a written statement provided by the seller confirming that
persons who possess Bermudian status have been provided with
a fair opportunity to acquire the land.
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FIRST SCHEDULE
Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956
APPLICATION BY A RESTRICTED PERSON WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL FOR
A LICENCE TO HOLD OR ACQUIRE LAND
1 Name of applicant
2 Nationality—
(a) at birth
(b) at date of application
3 Place of birth
4 Date of birth
5 Permanent address
6 Profession, trade or occupation (if any)
7 Nationality and place of birth of applicant's father
8 Maiden name, nationality at birth and place of birth of
applicant's mother
9 Nationality at birth and place of birth of applicant's spouse, and
maiden name in case of applicant’s wife
10 Whether applicant has previously held or acquired any land in
Bermuda, and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is still held
and if so, the quantity and description thereof
11 Whether applicant's spouse has previously held or acquired any
land in Bermuda, and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is
still held, and if so, the quantity and description thereof
12 Purpose for which applicant desires to hold or acquire the land
13 Full description, including the address, of the land intended to
be acquired or held and the area thereof, together with three plans drawn
to scale by a registered professional surveyor and the grid reference of
the approximate centre of the parcel of land using the Bermuda National
Grid 2000
14 (1) In the case of land sought to be acquired by deed —
(a) the name and address of the vendor of the land sought
to be acquired; and
(b) the purchase price.
(2) In the case of land acquired by devise or inheritance —
(a) the name and last permanent address of deceased
testator or intestate; and
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(b) where applicable, a copy of the last will and testament
15 The land valuation assessment number of each valuation unit on
the land
16 A notarised, signed copy of the sale/purchase agreement
17 A bank reference
18 Two personal references from referees who have known the
restricted person for three or more years and, to the satisfaction of the
Minister, are of sufficient standing in their community. If at least one of
the referees does not possess Bermudian status, the applicant shall
provide a written statement to the Minister to explain why referees who
do not possess Bermudian status are being used.
Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the
particulars contained in this application are true.
Dated this [blank] day of [blank] 20 [blank].
[blank]
Signature of applicant
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SECOND SCHEDULE
Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956
APPLICATION BY A RESTRICTED PERSON WHO IS NOT AN INDIVIDUAL
FOR A LICENCE TO HOLD OR ACQUIRE LAND
1 Name of applicant
2 Place of incorporation
3 Date of incorporation
4 Street address
5 Mailing address
6 Name of contact person
7 Whether applicant has previously acquired any land in Bermuda,
and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is still held and if so,
the quantity and description thereof
8 Object or purpose for which applicant desires to acquire or hold
the land
9 Full description, including the address, of the land intended to
be acquired or held and the area thereof, together with three plans drawn
to scale by a registered professional surveyor and the grid reference of
the approximate centre of the parcel of land using the Bermuda National
Grid 2000
10 Name and address of the vendor of the land sought to be
acquired
11 Purchase price
12 Land valuation assessment number of each valuation unit on the
land
13 A notarised, signed copy of the sale/purchase agreement
14 Copy of applicant’s audited financial statements.
Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the
particulars contained in this application are true.
Dated this [blank] day of [blank] 20 [blank].
[blank]
Signature of individual signing for the applicant
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THIRD SCHEDULE
Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956
APPLICATION BY A TRUSTEE WHO IS AN INDIVIDUAL FOR A LICENCE
TO HOLD OR ACQUIRE LAND ON BEHALF OF A RESTRICTED PERSON
A Particulars relating to the Trustee
1 Name of applicant
2 Nationality—
(a) at birth
(b) at date of application
3 Place of birth
4 Date of birth
5 Permanent address
6 Profession, trade or occupation (if any)
7 A bank reference
8 Two personal references from referees who have known the
trustee for three or more years and, to the satisfaction of the Minister,
are of sufficient standing in their community. If one or both of the
referees do not possess Bermudian status, the trustee shall provide a
written statement to the Minister to explain why referees who do not
possess Bermudian status are being used.
B Particulars relating to Beneficiaries under the Trust
Instrument (to be completed by the trustee in respect of each person
entitled at the date of his application to a benefit under, or a share of the
proceeds of, the trust):
9 Name of beneficiary
10 Nationality—
(a) at birth
(b) at date of application
11 Place of birth
12 Date of birth
13 Permanent address
14 Profession, trade or occupation (if any)
15 Nationality of father
16 Place of birth of father
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17 Maiden name, nationality at birth and place of birth of mother
18 Whether beneficiary has previously acquired any land in
Bermuda and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is still held
and if so, the quantity and description thereof
19 Whether beneficiary's spouse has previously acquired any land
in Bermuda, and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is still
held and if so, the quantity and description thereof
20 Beneficiary's interest under the Trust Instrument
21 A bank reference
22 Two personal references from referees who have known the
beneficiary for three or more years and, to the satisfaction of the
Minister, are of sufficient standing in their community. If at least one of
the referees does not possess Bermudian status, the trustee shall provide
a written statement to the Minister to explain why referees who do not
possess Bermudian status are being used.
C Particulars relating to the land to be acquired or held
23 Full description, including the address, of the land intended to
be acquired or held and the area thereof, together with three plans drawn
to scale by a registered professional surveyor and the grid reference of
the approximate centre of the parcel of land using the Bermuda National
Grid 2000
24 (1) In the case of land sought to be acquired by deed:
(a) the name and address of the vendor of the land sought to be
acquired; and
(b) the purchase price;
or
(2) In the case of land acquired by devise or inheritance:
(a) the name and last permanent address of deceased testator or
intestate; and
(b) where applicable, a copy of the last will and testament
25 Land valuation assessment number of each valuation unit on the
land
26 A notarised, signed copy of the sale/purchase agreement.
Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the
particulars contained in this application are true. I forward herewith a
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certified true copy of the Trust Instrument and I undertake to submit a
further application in respect of any beneficiary who subsequently
becomes entitled to any benefit under, or share of the proceeds of, the
Trust as set out in the Trust Instrument.
Dated this [blank] day of [blank] 20 [blank].
[blank]
Signature of applicant
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956
APPLICATION BY A TRUSTEE WHO IS NOT AN INDIVIDUAL FOR A
LICENCE TO HOLD OR ACQUIRE LAND ON BEHALF OF A RESTRICTED
PERSON
A Particulars relating to the Trustee
1 Name of applicant
2 Status of applicant (restricted or non-restricted person)
3 Place of incorporation
4 Date of incorporation
5 Street address
6 Mailing address
7 Copy of the trust licence issued under the Trusts (Regulation of
Trust Business) Act 2001
8 Name of contact person.
B Particulars relating to Beneficiaries under the Trust
Instrument (to be completed by the trustee in respect of each person
entitled at the date of his application to a benefit under, or a share of the
proceeds of, the trust):
9 Name of beneficiary
10 Nationality—
(a) at birth
(b) at date of application
11 Place of birth
12 Date of birth
13 Permanent address
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14 Profession, trade or occupation (if any)
15 Nationality of father
16 Place of birth of father
17 Maiden name, nationality at birth and place of birth of mother
18 Whether beneficiary has previously acquired any land in
Bermuda and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is still held
and if so, the quantity and description thereof
19 Whether beneficiary's spouse has previously acquired any land
in Bermuda, and if so, what quantity; whether any of such land is still
held and if so, the quantity and description thereof
20 Beneficiary's interest under the Trust Instrument
21 A bank reference
22 Two personal references, from referees who have known the
beneficiary for three or more years and, to the satisfaction of the
Minister, are of sufficient standing in their community. If at least one of
the referees does not possess Bermudian status, the trustee shall provide
a written statement to the Minister to explain why referees who do not
possess Bermudian status are being used.
C Particulars relating to the land to be acquired or held
23 Full description, including the address, of the land intended to
be acquired or held and the area thereof, together with three plans drawn
to scale by a registered professional surveyor, and the grid reference of
the approximate centre of the parcel of land using the Bermuda National
Grid 2000
24 (1) In the case of land sought to be acquired by deed:
(a) the name and address of the vendor of the land; and
(b) the purchase price;
or
(2) In the case of land acquired by devise or inheritance:
(a) the name and last permanent address of deceased
testator or intestate; and
(b) where applicable, a copy of the last will and testament
25 Land valuation assessment number of each valuation unit on the
land
26 A notarised, signed copy of the sale/purchase agreement.
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Declaration
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the
particulars contained in this application are true. I forward herewith a
certified true copy of the Trust Instrument and I undertake to submit a
further application in respect of any beneficiary who subsequently
becomes entitled to any benefit under, or share of the proceeds of, the
Trust as set out in the Trust Instrument.
Dated this [blank] day of [blank] 20 [blank].
[blank]
Signature of individual signing for the applicant
Made this 22nd day of June, 2007
Minister of Labour and Immigration