COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Bermuda (25 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents and citizens may enter Bermuda.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Travellers must apply for a Bermuda COVID-19 Travel Authorisation 1 to 3 days before departure and cannot travel to Bermuda without an approved Travel Authorization.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• All inbound travellers (including citizens, residents and other visitors) will undergo PCR COVID-19 testing at the L.F. Wade International Airport upon arrival. Children below age 10 are exempted from this requirement.

• After getting the result of the test taken on arrival, arrivals will also need to get tested on 4th, 8th, and 14th day after arrival.

• All arrivals will have a mandatory non-contact temperature check upon arrival.

• Health screening measures are in place at all the entry ports including airports.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• PCR test certificates obtained outside of Bermuda are accepted. Antigen, antibody, and rapid test results will not be accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Visitors must have a certified PCR COVID-19 test with a negative result taken within 72 hours of departure from their point of origin, but no more than seven days before departure.

• Bermuda residents and work permit holders are not required to have a test before travelling to Bermuda. Residents (including work permit holders) who do not have a pre-departure negative PCR COVID-19 test result must self-quarantine.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Visitors and residents who completed a PCR test prior to arrival will only need to quarantine until their test on arrival results have been sent to them. If they are negative, they can leave quarantine.

• All inbound travellers, including residents without the pre-departure negative test, must quarantine for eight days. After eight days, they will be tested and released from their quarantine period if their test result is negative.

• Anyone showing symptoms, testing positive, or not taking any tests will be quarantined for 14 days at their expense.

Insurance required?

• Yes

• Travellers are required to have health insurance to cover COVID-19 related expenses. Travellers without health insurance will be responsible for all COVID-19 associated costs, including quarantine, testing and treatment.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Visitors and residents are required to complete the Bermuda travel authorization available online for residents here and for tourists here 48 hours prior to their arrival. A fee is required, which includes the cost of the PCR COVID-19 testing conducted in Bermuda.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Commercial flight operations have resumed at L.F. Wade International Airport.

• Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and British Airways have resumed flights.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Borders are open for the holders of the Bermuda Travel Authorisation certificate.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There is currently no curfew in the country.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Bermuda is in the last phase of a four-phase plan for lifting restrictions. Most businesses and services are open.

• All government offices have resumed services.

• Schools have opened.

• Gatherings up to 75 people are permitted.

• Cinemas can open with limited capacity.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Public transportation is operating normally.

• Buses and ferries are operating with requirements for physical distancing and wearing face masks.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Most businesses and services are open and operating.

Accommodations open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Information on hotels that are open and future opening dates can be found here.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• All premises with a liquor license including bars, pubs are allowed to operate. However, alcohol cannot be served between 02:00 and 08:00 (local time).

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Museums, and cinemas can open with limited capacity. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Hairdressers, barbers, and other services are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Churches and other places of worship can open with reduced capacity. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions.

• Events like weddings, funerals, and communions are allowed with the maintenance of proper physical distancing and use of masks. More details can be found at Mass Gathering Guidance here.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are required in public spaces where there is close contact with others, including on all public transport (taxis, ferries, and buses).

Other

• Gyms, swimming pools are open and operating.

• Parks and golf courses are open.

Advice

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.