North and Central America and Caribbean

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

Travel Summary

• The hurricane season in Bermuda normally runs from June to November. See the Natural Disasters section of this advice and the tropical cyclones page of the FCO website for more details.
  
  
• There have been 6 confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus - Swine Flu in Bermuda.  You can check for updates on the number of cases and their location through the Bermuda Department of Health website. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at WHO website has further details. You should also monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated Swine Flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website. For more general health information see travel health.
  
  
• Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. Due to Bermuda’s status as a British Overseas Territory the local authorities deal with all requests for consular-type assistance. See the Entry Requirements, Health and General sections of this advice for more details.
  
  
• Most visits to Bermuda are trouble-free. There is a moderate crime rate, you should take sensible precautions.
  
  
• The possession, or importation, of drugs and weapons (including air pistols and catapults) is illegal. Those caught will be prosecuted and the penalties can be severe.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• British passport holders do not require visas to enter Bermuda as a visitor but accommodation must be booked prior to arrival. For visa enquiries, non-British passport holders should contact the Identity and Passport Service at the Home Office on 020 7901 2334 from 1000 to 1600 GMT (Mon-Fri) or see http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ and  the Government of Bermuda website: www.immigration.gov.bm.  See the Entry Requirements section of this advice for more details.
  
  
• We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.