Bermuda Travel Guide

Bermuda — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
USA	1	No	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	1	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/1	Yes

Passport valid for duration of stay in Bermuda required by all nationals referred to in chart above.

Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

Passport Notes

Before entering Bermuda, it is essential to be in possession of either a return or onward ticket to a country to which one has a legal right of entry. Anyone arriving in Bermuda and intending to return to their own country via another one which requires a visa must obtain such a visa before arrival in Bermuda. Visitors are advised to check details with the British Overseas Territories visa section.

(a) Visa-controlled nationals who have the right to reside in the United States (Permanent Resident), Canada (Permanent Resident) or the United Kingdom (no limit on stay in the United Kingdom), and are in possession of proof of such status and a valid passport, do not require Bermuda entry visas.
(b) Transit passengers from countries mentioned above must continue to a third country within five hours by the same aircraft, hold confirmed onward tickets and documentation and not leave the airport.

Visas

Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above except for stays of up to 21 days except.
1. nationals of Bulgaria and Romania who do require a visa.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

Admission will be refused to travelers intending to immigrate from Bermuda to the USA. Those who intend to visit the USA must possess an onward ticket to a country beyond the USA and the necessary documents to enter that country.

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Bermuda are trouble-free; there is a moderate crime rate and travelers should take sensible precautions.

The hurricane season in Bermuda runs from June to November.

The threat from terrorism is low, but travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Health insurance is essential as medical costs are very high. The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, located in Paget Parish (near the city of Hamilton), provides comprehensive medical care to Bermuda residents and overseas visitors.