Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Bermuda government will support you if you need help.
\nNo travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
\n\nIf you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
\n\nThe Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
\n\n\n\n","slug":"warnings-and-insurance","title":"Warnings and insurance"},{"body":"This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Bermuda’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in Bermuda set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Government of Bermuda London Office.
\n\nTo enter Bermuda, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have space for entry and exit stamps.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nYou can visit Bermuda without a visa for up to 180 days in any 12-month period. You must have a ticket for return or onward travel.
\n\nTo stay longer or work, study, travel for business or other reasons, you must meet the Bermudian government’s entry requirements.
\n\nIf you want to work in Bermuda, you must get a job offer and work permit before you enter the country. You must not look for work while visiting as a tourist.
\n\nAt Bermudian border control, you may need to show:
\n\nVisitors must complete a Bermuda arrival card. Once you’ve completed the card, download it to show immigration officials. You can also complete a paper copy when you arrive in Bermuda. You do not have to complete a card if you arrive on a cruise ship.
\n\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Bermuda guide.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Bermuda. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
\n\nYou must declare cash, travellers cheques and other forms of payment if the value is more than 10,000 Bermuda dollars.
\n\nMake sure you carry any medication in the prescribed packaging and bring the prescription. See rules on prohibited and restricted goods.
\n\n","slug":"entry-requirements","title":"Entry requirements"},{"body":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in Bermuda, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nBermuda has a moderate level of crime. There have been serious incidents, including the use of weapons. If you are a victim of crime, contact the Bermuda Police Service for support.
\n\nCommon crimes include:
\n\nTake particular care after dark and avoid quieter, darker streets.
\n\nSee the Bermuda Police Service’s safety tips for tourists.
\n\nBermuda is a separate legal jurisdiction to the United Kingdom and has its own laws.
\n\nThere are no nude or topless beaches, and it is illegal for anyone to be topless in public.
\n\nDo not become involved with drugs of any kind. Penalties for possessing or importing drugs include prison sentences of up to 25 years and heavy fines.
\n\nIt is illegal to drink alcohol in public outside of licensed premises.
\n\nIt is illegal to possess or import weapons, including:
\n\nThere are severe penalties for breaking weapons laws.
\n\nSame-sex relationships are legal in Bermuda.
\n\nBermuda allows same-sex domestic partnerships. Following a change in the law, same-sex partners can no longer marry – marriages before 14 March 2022 remain valid.
\n\nPublic attitudes are tolerant but conservative. Some people may not approve of same-sex couples showing affection in public.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nThere are strong rip currents in many places across Bermuda. Most people in Bermuda do not swim in the sea until after Bermuda Day in late May.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nTourists are not allowed to drive cars in Bermuda. Buses, ferries and taxis are generally safe and efficient.
\n\nThe Bermuda Tourism Authority has information on getting around Bermuda.
\n\nRoads are narrow and winding, and traffic may be heavy. Accidents between 50cc scooters and cars are common and have caused serious injuries and deaths. If you hire a scooter, be cautious.
\n\nOutside urban areas there are few footpaths and street lighting is limited. Take care while walking, especially at night.
\n\nThe national speed limit is 35 kilometres per hour but is lower in some urban areas.
\n\nThe hurricane season in Bermuda normally runs from June to November. Monitor storms on the Bermuda Weather Service and US National Hurricane Center websites, and follow the advice of the local authorities.
\n\nBermuda’s Emergency Measures Organisation prepares the country for national emergencies.
\n\nEmergency broadcast station: FM 100.1 MHz
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\n","slug":"safety-and-security","title":"Safety and security"},{"body":"Before you travel check that:
\n\nThis is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
\n\nCall 911 and ask for an ambulance.
\n\nContact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
\n\nAt least 8 weeks before your trip:
\n\nSee what health risks you’ll face in Bermuda, including dengue.
\n\nMost types of medication are readily available in Bermuda, including UK brands. Bring extra medication with you to Bermuda to prepare for unplanned and extended stays.
\n\nThe legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
\n\nRead best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
\n\nBermuda has good, modern medical facilities with a fully equipped general hospital and numerous doctors and dentists. King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has a good accident and emergency department.
\n\nMedication and medical treatment in Bermuda are very expensive. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation by air ambulance.
\n\nCases that cannot be dealt with in Bermuda are usually referred to either Baltimore or Boston in the USA. Make sure your insurance covers medical expenses in the USA.
\n\nRead FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
\n\n","slug":"health","title":"Health"},{"body":"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
\n\nBermuda is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Bermuda government will support you if you need help.
\nTelephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police, maritime rescue)
\n\nThe Bermuda government has advice about what to do in an emergency.
\n\nContact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
\n\nFor refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
\n\nFind out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
\n\nIf you’re in Bermuda and you need emergency help, contact the Bermuda government.
\n\nYou can also contact the British Governor’s Office in Hamilton.
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
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