Yes, you must go through this process because your visa will be checked in paperback form on different platforms and by different officers.
Depending on which consulate we need to send the application to, it usually takes anywhere from 2 to 15+ days for the Bermuda Embassy/Consulate to process a visa. The time it takes to get a visa depends on a number of things and can be changed at any time by the consulate.
As of August 1, 2020, the maximum length of stay for tourists has been increased to 180 days. If you want to stay longer than 180 days, you'll have to ask the Department of Immigration for annual residency.
