Information for Travellers

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 6pm ADT

Information for Bermuda-bound Travellers

Bermuda is open and welcoming visitors back to the island as of July 1, 2020.

Our island home has always been a precious resource set apart by its geographic location and way of life. Over the past few months, we’ve been dedicated to protecting our community and pristine destination for our residents and guests to enjoy for years to come. When you are ready, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you out here.

Visitors are to comply with the following Bermuda Government protocols:

Pre-departure — A traveller must:

• Within 48 hours of departure, complete the Bermuda travel authorisation process online which gathers important information for the island’s health and immigration officials; a $75 fee per traveller is required, which includes the cost of all COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. Each passenger must have a form completed regardless of age. Travel authorisation FAQ
• Ideally within 72 hours, but no more than five days before departure, visitors must take a PCR COVID-19 test and obtain a negative result. This applies to adults and children aged 10 and up. Children who are 9-years-old and younger are exempt and are subject to their adult travel companion’s quarantine. Test results must be entered as part of the online travel authorization process and be presented upon arrival in Bermuda.
• Wear face masks when travelling to the departure airport
• Wear face masks and practise physical distancing at the departure airport

Additionally, a traveller should:

• Acquire health insurance covering illness and injury outside of your home jurisdiction, including those related to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis while in Bermuda. If this is not obtained, a visitor will be responsible for all health and accommodation costs should they require treatment and/or quarantine, including costs related to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis in Bermuda
• Pack a thermometer

In Flight — During flight, travellers must:

• Wear a face mask while on the plane
• Practise physical distancing to the extent possible

Upon Arrival — Upon arrival, travellers must:

• Present a copy of the pre-departure COVID-19 negative test result
• Undergo PCR COVID-19 testing at the Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport and isolate in their room at their accommodation until results are ready (turnaround time between 6 to 8 hours in most cases, when arrival happens during the day). This applies to adults and children ages 10 and up. Children less than 10 years-old are exempt from the PCR COVID-19 test.
• Travellers who do not have a pre-departure negative PCR COVID-19 test result must isolate in their room at accommodation for three days after arrival. They will be tested on day three and if both tests are negative, visitors are free to enjoy Bermuda. A positive test will result in isolation.
• Wear a face mask and practise physical distancing to the greatest extent possible

On-island Experience — When enjoying Bermuda, travellers must:

• Practise physical distancing, hygiene and mask-wearing in all public spaces where there is close contact with others, including on all public transport (taxis, ferries and buses). Simultaneously, we’re working to increase contactless payment methods
• Take your own temperature twice per day and report via online application/portal
• Take a COVID-19 test, administered on Day 3, Day 7 and Day 14 at easily accessible pop-up testing centres around the island. Appointments accepted; no wait for results, and visitor is notified of results
• Comply with restrictions on gatherings to a maximum of 50 people, with physical distancing in place. Special allowances for larger groups may be allowed by applying to the Ministry of National Security
• Comply with nightly curfew from midnight to 5am.