Bermuda Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

All visitors must hold a return or onward ticket and any documents required for further travel. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities.

Americans

United States passport holders must have a valid passport or a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as an original or certified birth certificate. No visa is necessary for stays of up to six months (immigration officers will decide on maximum period of stay depending on reason for travel).

UK Nationals

UK nationals require a passport. A visa is not required for stays of up to of six months (immigration officers will decide on maximum period of stay depending on reason for travel).

Canadians

Canadian nationals require a passport, or if the stay does not exceed six months a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate can be used. A visa is not required; immigration officials will decide on the length of visa exempt stay (up to six months) depending on reason for travel.

Australians

A passport is required for Australian nationals, but a visa is not required for stays of up to six months (immigration officers will decide on maximum period of stay depending on reason for travel).

South Africans

South African nationals require a passport for entry to Bermuda. A visa is not required for stays of up to six months (immigration officers will decide on maximum period of stay depending on reason for travel).

Irish Nationals

Irish nationals must have a passport. A visa is not required for stays of up to six months (immigration officers will decide on maximum period of stay depending on reason for travel).

New Zealanders

New Zealanders require a passport, but a visa is not necessary for stays up to six months (immigration officers will decide on maximum period of stay depending on reason for travel).

Healthcare

There are no specific health risks for visitors to Bermuda and medical care is of a high standard. Health insurance is recommended, as medical treatment is expensive. Food and water are considered safe for consumption.

Safety

Bermuda is relatively crime-free but visitors should exercise the necessary precautions to safeguard personal possessions. Care should be taken after dark, avoiding quieter, poorly lit streets in particular. The use of 'date rape' drugs is on the increase. Hurricane season normally runs from June to November.