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All you need to know about visas for Bermuda
With its famous pink sand beaches and pastel-colored houses, Bermuda is tropical island perfection. Here's everything you need to know about visas.
Bermuda is a beloved year-round destination for travelers from around the globe. With its stunning, world-class beaches, lush landscapes and pastel-colored houses, Bermuda feels like a true paradise set in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Thanks to its close proximity to the US East Coast, Bermuda offers an easy island escape, whether you’re flying in or arriving by cruise ship.
Flights from New York take under two hours, and once you arrive, you’ll find no shortage of things to do on this relaxed, British-influenced island.
Entry into Bermuda is relatively simple, but it depends on your nationality. Here’s what you need to know whether you’re visiting, coming to work or just passing through.
US, UK and Canadian citizens are allowed visa-free travel
If you’re a citizen of the US, UK, or Canada, you can travel to Bermuda without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
This applies to visitors, business travelers and work permit holders. Upon arrival, you’ll need a valid passport and proof of a return or onward ticket.
If you’re continuing your journey to a country that requires a visa, you must present that visa when entering Bermuda as well.
Other nationalities need a visa for the US, UK or Canada to enter Bermuda
As of March 1, 2014, Bermuda no longer requires entry visas or visa waivers for tourists, business visitors or work permit holders.
But if you’re a citizen of any country other than the US, UK or Canada, you must hold a valid visa for one of those countries, since all flights to Bermuda go through them.
Additionally, your passport must be valid for at least 45 days beyond your intended departure from Bermuda.
Travelers from outside the US, UK, or Canada must present a multiple-entry visa (MRV) for one of these countries, even if they’re only connecting through the airport.
The MRV must also be valid for 45 days beyond your Bermuda stay. If either your MRV or passport doesn’t meet this requirement, entry will be denied. Proof of accommodation is also required upon arrival.
Permanent residents have additional documentation requirements
If you’re a permanent resident – not a citizen – of the US, UK or Canada, you’ll need to show official proof of your residency status.
Permanent residents of the UK or Canada must present a valid Permanent Residence Card, while US residents must provide either a Green Card or an original certificate of naturalization along with a government-issued photo ID.
Your passport must be valid for 45 days beyond your intended departure date, and you must have a return or onward ticket. If you’re traveling under a married name but your documents are in your maiden name, a certified marriage certificate is required.
Everyone must complete the Bermuda arrivals card
As of November 14, 2022, all visitors (aside from cruise ship visitors) arriving in Bermuda must complete the Bermuda Arrival Card. This can be done online prior to landing or via hard copy. If you’ve completed the digital form, you don’t need to fill out the hard copy pink form on the airplane.
Visitors can stay up to 180 days
As of August 1, 2020, tourists can stay in Bermuda for up to 180 days. If you'd like to extend your visit beyond that, you’ll need to apply through the Department of Immigration. For details, call (441) 246-8093.
Working in Bermuda requires a permit
During the pandemic, Bermuda introduced a digital nomad residency certificate, allowing remote workers to live and work on the island for up to a year. This program ended in February 2025.
To work in Bermuda now, you must have a valid job offer and a work permit issued by a Bermuda-based employer. Various work permit options are available for non-residents depending on the role and duration of employment.
