Is It Safe to Travel to Bermuda in 2026?
Bermuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the U.S.
Is It Safe to Travel to Bermuda in 2026?
Bermuda is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Bermuda is generally a safe destination for travelers. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Review the Country Security Report for Bermuda and the CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information. Consider purchasing travel insurance before your trip, including coverage for evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers may encounter minor petty crime in tourist areas; staying vigilant in crowded places is advisable.
Business travelers will find reliable infrastructure and services, with no significant operational risks reported.
Families with children can enjoy a safe environment, but should be cautious about health risks such as leptospirosis and ensure access to healthcare facilities.
Remote workers can find suitable environments in urban areas, but should be prepared for potential connectivity issues in less populated regions.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Bermuda.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Bermuda has an overall threat severity of 1.0 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 2.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Bermudian Dollar (BMD)
Language
English
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Bermuda
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More Bermuda Data
Political rights and civil liberties assessment from Freedom House.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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