Bermuda reopened to international travel on July 1, 2020. Travelers from any country are currently allowed to visit Bermuda, but it is one of the places that are open for tourism with some of the strictest entry requirements for travelers.

All international travelers must complete an online Travel Authorization form 1 to 3 days before their departure and pay a $75 fee, which covers the cost of COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. As part of completing the form, all international travelers must upload proof of a negative COVID PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda.

All travelers, including Bermuda residents, will then be tested upon arrival in Bermuda and must quarantine until they receive a negative result (results are usually ready within 24 hours). They will also have to wear a traveler wristband for 14 days from their arrival and undergo testing on days 4, 8, and 14 of their stay.

Can I travel to Bermuda right now?

Travelers from any country can visit Bermuda right now. Below is a map of all the countries that can visit Bermuda at the moment.

Bermuda COVID-19 travel restrictions and entry requirements

Bermuda has imposed some incredibly strict entry requirements on international travelers.

All international travelers must have proof of a negative COVID PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda and upload that proof to the Travel Authorization form, which must be completed online 1 to 3 days before their departure.

All travelers, including Bermuda residents, will undergo testing upon arrival in Bermuda. They must then quarantine until they receive a negative result from that test (results are usually available within 24 hours). All travelers also have to wear a traveler wristband for 14 days from their arrival and undergo testing on days 4, 8, and 14 of their stay.

Travelers from the UK must abide by all the same restrictions, except that they must quarantine for the first 4 days of their trip. They can only end their quarantine period when they receive a negative result from their day 4 test.

Bermuda residents do not have to complete a Travel Authorization form, but they should have proof of a negative COVID PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda.

Without proof of a negative test result, they will have to quarantine until they receive the results of their day 8 test. They must wear a bracelet, which costs $300 for returning residents without a pre-trip PCR test and must be paid for on arrival in Bermuda. The bracelet pairs with a phone app, which residents must download on their phone. If they do not want to download the app on their personal phone, they may rent a phone for $50.

Is PCR testing mandatory to travel to Bermuda?

All international travelers must have proof of a negative PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda.

This test result must be uploaded to the Travel Authorization form. The result must be from a PCR test; no other type of test will be accepted. The test must have been performed by an accredited laboratory and the test result must have the traveler’s full name, date of birth, date of the test, test result, and the name and contact information of the laboratory. You can find more information on test requirements here.

Children age 9 and younger are exempt from this PCR testing requirement. Instead of uploading a negative test result to the Travel Authorization form, they must upload a government-issued photo ID as proof of their age.

Bermuda residents are also encouraged to provide proof of a negative COVID PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda, since without one, they will have to pay for and wear a quarantine bracelet, which costs $300, and quarantine until they receive the results of their day 8 test.

All travelers, including Bermuda residents, will also take a PCR test on arrival in Bermuda. They must quarantine until they receive a negative result (results usually take about 24 hours to become available). They will then undergo testing on the 4^th, 8^th, and 14^th days after their arrival.

Is there a mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Bermuda?

All travelers, including Bermuda residents, must quarantine until they receive a negative result from their PCR test on arrival in Bermuda (results are generally available within 24 hours).

All travelers will wear a traveler wristband for the first 14 days of their trip. Anyone who does not wish to wear a traveler wristband must quarantine for 14 days at their accommodation. Removal of the wristband can result in a fine of $500 and a home quarantine with an electronic monitoring bracelet.

Any traveler who tests positive for COVID-19 at any point must self-isolate for 14 days at their own expense.

Travelers from the UK must quarantine for the first 4 days of their trip. They can only end their quarantine if they receive a negative result from their test on day 4.

Bermuda residents who do not have proof of a negative COVID PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda will have to quarantine until they receive the results of their day 8 test.

While they are quarantining, they must wear a quarantine bracelet, which costs $300 and must be paid for on arrival in Bermuda. The bracelet pairs with a phone app, which residents must download on their phone. If they do not want to download the app on their personal phone, they may rent a phone for $50.

What can I do during the first 14 days of my trip to Bermuda?

The Bermudan Ministry of Health has produced guidance for travelers on what they can and cannot do for the first 14 days of their trip.

On days 1-3, residents and international travelers who have presented a pre-arrival test and have received their arrival test results may take public transport, dine outdoors at restaurants, dine indoors at their accommodation, go grocery shopping, visit museums, go hiking, go swimming, and more.

On days 4-7, once they have received a negative result from their day 4 test, residents and international travelers can do all the above, plus dine indoors at any restaurant. On days 8-13, once they have received a negative result from their day 8 test, residents and international travelers can also go to bars, nightclubs, cinemas, and theaters.

On day 14, once they have received a negative result from their day 14 test, residents and international travelers can do all the above and go to the gym and large permitted events.

Residents who do not have a pre-arrival test must quarantine until they receive their day 8 results.

Travelers from the UK must quarantine until they receive a negative result from their day 4 test. After that, they will be able to do the same things residents and international travelers can do.

More information on what residents and international travelers can do is available here. More details on what travelers from the UK can do can be found here.

Travel Authorization form

It is mandatory for all international travelers to complete a Travel Authorization form. The form must be completed online 1 to 3 days before departure to Bermuda. Each traveler should fill out their own form. Travelers should present an electronic or physical copy of the form in order to board their flight to Bermuda.

As part of completing the form, every traveler age 10 and over must upload proof of a negative COVID PCR test result that was obtained within 5 days of arrival in Bermuda. Children age 9 and younger must upload a government-issued photo ID as proof of their age instead of uploading a negative test result.

Travelers must also pay a fee to cover COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. The fee is $75 for travelers age 10 and older and $30 for travelers age 9 and younger.

When they are completing the form, parents must consent for their 10- to 17-year-olds to be tested in Bermuda. Without this consent, children in this age bracket will have to quarantine for 14 days from their arrival.

Travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage to visit Bermuda

All visitors must have health insurance with COVID-19 coverage that covers them for the duration of their stay in Bermuda.

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COVID-19 vaccine to travel to Bermuda

Although COVID-19 vaccine distribution has begun in most countries around the world, the government of Bermuda has not yet confirmed whether it will be mandatory to present a proof of vaccine record (POVR) or an international certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis (ICVP) to enter Bermuda.

If you’re going to get the COVID-19 vaccine before traveling to Bermuda, I recommend taking a copy of a vaccination record or certificate with you in case Bermuda changes its travel restrictions.

Other travel restrictions for Bermuda during COVID-19

Bermuda has implemented even more travel restrictions for visitors:

• All travelers will undergo a PCR test on arrival in Bermuda.

• All travelers must wear a traveler wristband for the first 14 days of their trip.

• All travelers should download the WeHealth Bermuda app.

• All travelers must monitor their health and record their temperature twice daily throughout their trip.

• Face masks are required in all public areas.

• Social distancing rules must be observed.

• You may need a tourist visa to visit Bermuda. Check if you need one below.

What’s open in Bermuda

Looking to have an amazing tropical getaway? Luckily, hotels, beaches, attractions, and restaurants in Bermuda are open, so you can enjoy your time on the island to the fullest.

Hotels that are open in Bermuda

Hotels and accommodations in Bermuda are open so you should have plenty of options for great places to stay. We highly recommend these accommodations:

• Hamilton Princess & Beach Club
• Newstead Belmont Hills Golf Resort & Spa
• Fairmont Southampton
• Cambridge Beaches Resort and Spa
• Sandpiper Apartments

Bermuda’s accommodations do have increased health and safety measures in place. Guests must wear face masks at all times and keep at least six feet away from others who are not in their household.

Face masks will be available for guests who do not have their own. Hand sanitizer will be available at entrances and contact areas for guests to disinfect their hands. Guests’ details will be taken for contact tracing purposes.

You can find more details on hotel regulations here and here.

Beaches that are open in Bermuda

Bermuda’s pink-sand beaches are one of its most famous features, so it would be a shame to visit without being able to see them. Luckily, beaches in Bermuda are open.

Beachgoers should stick to visiting beaches that are close to their residence/accommodation. They must keep at least six feet away from others who are not in their household and should avoid crowded areas where they cannot keep at least six feet away from others. Beachgoers should also keep their distance from others while in the water.

Beachgoers who cannot keep six feet away from others on the beach should wear masks. Organized sports and activities are not allowed.

More information on beach regulations can be found here.

Attractions that are open and tours that are operating in Bermuda

Bermuda has more to offer than just beaches: you can go horseback riding, visit a museum, do the African Diaspora Heritage Trail, go scuba diving, cycle the Railway Trail, take a sunset cruise, and more. Plenty of attractions are open and tours are operating in Bermuda, so you won’t have any issue finding what to do.

At attractions, visitors must wear face masks at all times. Visitors’ details will be collected for contact tracing purposes. Groups at attractions are limited to 25 people. Seats and frequently touched areas will be disinfected after each group/event.

More information on attraction regulations is available here.

Restaurants and bars that are open in Bermuda

There’s no need to worry about eating well if you visit Bermuda right now, since restaurants are currently open. You can even experience some Bermudan nightlife, since bars are also open.

Restaurants must close by 11 PM. Guests must make reservations ahead of time and sanitize their hands before they enter the restaurant. They will be asked if they have COVID-19 symptoms and if they have traveled recently. Guests must also wear masks while waiting to be seated and at any other time they are not at their table.

Guests must keep a distance of 6 feet away from others who are not in their household when they are waiting or walking around the restaurant. Guests’ details will be taken for contact tracing purposes. No more than ten people may sit at a single table. Tables will be placed at least 6 feet apart.

Bars must also close by 11 PM. At indoor bars, there is table service only, with a maximum of 10 people per table; no bar service is allowed. Outdoor bars can operate with table service only. Guests’ details will be collected for contact tracing purposes.

Guests must keep 6 feet away from others who are not in their household and wear a mask when they are moving around the bar or not seated at a table. They must also sanitize their hands when they enter the bar. Tables will be placed 6 feet apart.

You can find more information on restaurant restrictions here. More details on bar regulations can be found here.

Airports that are open in Bermuda

Bermuda has one international airport, L. F. Wade International Airport, which is currently open.

Travelers must wear face masks and abide by social distancing rules. There will be hand sanitizing stations throughout the airport for travelers to be able to disinfect their hands. All travelers will be subject to testing on arrival.

Curfew in Bermuda

There is currently a daily nationwide curfew from 12 AM to 5 AM.

Where to get a PCR test in Bermuda

Your country may require you to take a PCR test in order to fly back home. If you need to get a PCR in Bermuda, here is a list of places you can get tested.

Bermuda reopening its borders to tourists – F.A.Q.

Check out these FAQs related to Bermuda reopening for tourists and let us know if you have any other questions in the comments below.

Sources

We will update this guide on Bermuda reopening to tourism with any new developments. If you need more information on travel to Bermuda, you can check these official sources:

• US Embassy Updates on COVID-19 in Bermuda
• CDC Travel Recommendations for Bermuda
• General Bermuda Travel Advisory
• Government of Bermuda’s COVID-19 Information for Travelers and Travel Authorization Form
• Bermuda Entry Testing Requirements
• Travelers’ First 14 Days in Bermuda- Guidance for Residents and Visitors
• UK Travelers’ Guidance upon Arrival in Bermuda
• Hotel and Guest Accommodation Reopening Guidance
• Guidance for Tourist Accommodations
• Beach Regulations
• Attraction Regulations
• Indoor and Outdoor Dining Regulations
• Bar Regulations
• Bermuda Tourism Authority Website
• WeHealth Bermuda App
• Where and How to Get Tested for COVID-19 in Bermuda