Foreign travel advice

Bermuda

Important COVID-19 travel guidance

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office currently advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Travel to some countries and territories is currently exempted.

This advice is being kept under constant review. Travel disruption is still possible and national control measures may be brought in with little notice, so check our travel guidance.

Summary

• Still current at: 21 August 2020
• Updated: 23 July 2020
• Latest update:

  Updated information on entry requirements in relation to coronavirus. ('Entry Requirements' page)

From 4 July, Bermuda is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel. This is based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.

Travel to Bermuda is subject to entry restrictions

• Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, all visitors from the UK will need to apply for Travel Authorisation and are required to have a pre-departure test. Those without a negative pre-departure test will not be able to obtain Travel Authorisation.

See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel.

Preparing for your return journey to the UK

If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to:

• provide your journey and contact details before you travel
• check if you need to self-isolate on your return

Check our advice on foreign travel during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and sign up for email alerts for this travel advice.

If you’re planning travel to Bermuda, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

As Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory, there’s no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. The local authorities deal with all requests for emergency assistance. See Crime and Entry Requirements.

The hurricane season in Bermuda normally runs from June to November. You should monitor progress of storms on the Bermuda weather service and National Hurricane Centre websites and follow the advice of the local authorities. See Natural Disasters.

Most visits to Bermuda are trouble-free, but you should take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your belongings. See Crime.

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Bermuda, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.