COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Bermuda (1 July Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Residents and citizens may enter Bermuda. Both citizens and visitors to Bermuda must apply for a Bermuda COVID-19 Travel Authorisation 1 to 3 days before departure and cannot travel to Bermuda without the approved Travel Authorization.

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 the approved Travel Authorization.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Immunised residents and visitors, 2 years and older, must test upon arrival, day 4, day 8, and day 14 while in Bermuda.

• Non-immunised travellers arriving from and who have travelled to Brazil, India, or South Africa in the past 14 days are required to test upon arrival and on day 13 to end the isolation period.

• Health screening measures are in place at all the entry ports including airports. All arrivals will have their temperature checked.

Is a test certificate accepted?

• Yes

• The COVID-19 PCR test cannot be an antigen or antibody test. It must be a PCR test, either RT or Rapid PCR.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• All visitors, immunised or otherwise, 2 years old and older, must have a negative pre-arrival test taken within four days of arrival in Bermuda.

• Bermuda residents and work permit holders are not required to have a test before travelling to Bermuda. Authorities encourage pre-arrival PCR for residents. Immunised residents without a pre-arrival test must enter quarantine until receipt of a negative day 4 test result.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• All unimmunized travellers, including residents, must test upon arrival and quarantine for 14 days at a quarantined hotel at their own expense. A PCR test will be administered on day 13. Travellers can apply for an exemption from serving the quarantine at a hotel if wishing to complete it at a residence instead, though they may be required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet and will need to submit to a PCR test on day 14.

• All travellers to Bermuda who are arriving from Brazil, India, or South Africa or who have visited Brazil, India, or South Africa in the 14 days before arrival in Bermuda, must enter a 14-day quarantine on entering the country. The travellers will only be released after receiving a negative result from the Day 13 COVID-19 test.

• Instructions for Immunised/Vaccinated Travellers:

• An immunized/vaccinated traveller is someone who has received the appropriate doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and at least two weeks have passed since the last dose, before arrival in Bermuda.

• Immunised travellers WITH a valid negative, pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test result must enter quarantine until they receive a negative result from their COVID-19 PCR test taken on arrival. After receiving the negative test result, they are no longer required to quarantine but must test on days 4, 8, and 14.

• Immunised resident travellers WITHOUT a valid negative, pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test result must quarantine until they receive a negative result from their Day 4 COVID-19 PCR test. After receiving a negative test result, they are no longer required to quarantine but must test on days 8 and 14. Immunized travellers are NOT required to wear a Traveller Wristband. Further details can be found at this link.

• Anyone with symptoms, or who tests positive, or who refuses any test will be quarantined for 14 days at their expense.

• The list of quarantine hotels can be found here.

• Travellers can apply for an exemption from serving the quarantine at a hotel if wishing to serve it at a residence instead.

• Based on the above restrictions, travellers must be prepared to spend a minimum of 1 day in quarantine and a maximum of 14 days in quarantine

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 between 1 to 3 days before departure. The form is available online for residents at Link 1 and for tourists at Link 2. A fee is required, which includes the cost of the PCR COVID-19 testing conducted in Bermuda. If the Travel Authorisation Form is submitted 24 hours or less prior to travel, the travel will not be approved.

Vaccination required?

• No with exceptions

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country. However, proof of vaccination, in some cases, may allow travellers some exemptions from quarantine requirements.

Recommended COVID-19 App

• Yes

• “WeHealth Bermuda” is the recommended mobile app to track and trace COVID-19 exposures. This app is available for Android and IOS.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Commercial flights are operating.

• Flights originating from Brazil, South Africa, and India are banned until further notice.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Travellers must have a Bermuda Travel Authorisation certificate and can apply on this page.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There is no curfew in effect.

Social restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings are limited to 100 people.

• Funerals and weddings, including ceremonies and receptions, can have up to 100 people.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required.

• Public transportation is operating normally.

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

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Most businesses and services are open. Retail and grocery stores may open without capacity limitations.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels, resorts, and cottages are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open. Both indoor and outdoor dining is permitted.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars are open. Both indoor and outdoor dining is permitted.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Beaches are open.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• No

• Museums are closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Personal care services are open.

Places of worship open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Churches and other places of worship may open with limited attendance. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

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

• Large gatherings are prohibited.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks continued to be mandatory in indoor public areas except when eating, drinking, exercising, or during services that require masks to be removed.

Other

• Gyms, cinemas, and other entertainment centres are open with limited capacity.

• More details regarding guidelines can be found here.

• Those failing to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines could be fined and/or imprisoned.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.