Information for Travellers

Monday, December 14, 2020

Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:45 pm AST 

Travel Protocols

Bermuda is open and welcoming visitors back to the island. 

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranks the island "Alert Level 1: COVID-19 Risk Low". 

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:

• One to three days before 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. Only MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Each passenger must have a form completed regardless of age. NOTE: Children 9 and younger do not have to be tested at any point, and their Travel Authorisation fee is $30. Travel Authorisation FAQ 
• Effective December 4, visitors must take a PCR COVID-19 test and obtain a negative result no more than five days before departure. The day of testing is day 0. This applies to adults and children aged 10 and up. Children who are nine years old and younger are exempt and are subject to their adult travel companion’s quarantine. Children 10-17 must receive parental consent to be tested. If consent is denied, the young traveller must quarantine for 14 days on arrival. Test results must be entered as part of the online travel authorization process and be presented upon arrival in Bermuda. Visitors without a pre-departure test will not be able to obtain Travel Authorisation and enter Bermuda.
  • Effective December 9, all travellers to Bermuda are permitted to purchase self-administered PCR COVID-19 saliva tests online from the U.S. wholesale chain, Costco as well as in-store at select locations in late December through a collaboration with Azova Health. Only the test kit with online video observation by a clinician or an in-person screening with a Costco pharmacist overseeing the test is admissible. A Costco membership is not required. Purchase a COVID-19 saliva PCR test and observed sample collection kit online here.
  • Through a Bermuda–OpenClear partnership, COVID-19 screening service is available Tuesday, December 15. Weekly testing resumes in January and will be available January 5, 12, 19 and 26 (9 am–3 pm, by appointment only) in midtown, New York City. The service aims to help visitors to Bermuda from the New York City area, as well as returning residents of Bermuda, obtain a PCR COVID-19 test result (saliva and nasal tests available). Go to www.openclear.nyc/bermuda-tourism to learn more about OpenClear’s COVID-19 screening service, rates and appointment scheduling.
• 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:

• Show a copy of your Travel Authorisation. If you do not have a printer, have ready a charged phone or tablet to show your Travel Authorisation.
• Present a copy of the pre-departure COVID-19 negative test result taken no more than 5 days before departure. The day you test, is day 0.
• Undergo PCR COVID-19 testing at the Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport. Those with a pre-departure PCR COVID-19 test will quarantine at their accommodation until results are ready (turnaround time is approximately 24 hours for most results, though results may take longer depending on arrival time).This applies to adults and children ages 10 and up. Children less than 10 years old are exempt from the PCR COVID-19 test.
• Effective December 8, all returning residents and visitors are required to wear a Traveller Wristband for the first 14 days of their stay. Traveller Wristbands will be distributed during testing upon arrival. Travellers who do not wish to wear the wristband will be required to quarantine at their accommodation for 14 days.
• 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 4, Day 8 and Day 14 at testing centres (Perot Post Office, City of Hamilton Mon–Sat; Southside, St. David’s Sun). The location and time of each of your tests will automatically be booked for you, so please do not arrange separate appointments. You will receive email reminders 24 hours before each test. To reschedule the time, please call the government’s COVID-19 hotline: 441/444-2498 (open 9 am–9pm). Note: For subsequent on-island tests, Day 0 is the day you arrive in Bermuda.
• Comply with restrictions on gatherings to a maximum of 10 people, with physical distancing in place.
• Adhere to the new indoor dining restrictions effective December 7. A helpful guide for Bermuda travellers’ first 14 days is available here: A Traveller's First 14 Days

Returning Home

Bermuda Hotels Open

Bermuda boasts a variety of pristine, spacious resorts and clean, comfortable cottages that will be open to host guests beginning in July. Beautiful views, plenty of room, safe and healthy service await:

Now Open:

Targeted Opening Date:

COVID-19 Positive Test Result

If a traveller becomes COVID-19 positive, is a close contact of a positive person, is symptomatic, or if a traveller is clinically diagnosed at any point, they will be subject to public health (COVID-19) regulations and will be quarantined or isolated, as appropriate, at their accommodation for up to 14 days. Each property will provide guidance on its parameters for handling positive cases, including, in many instances, offering a quarantine room at the same property at no additional cost for rate-paying guests.

Anyone who becomes COVID-19 positive, or whom health authorities believe could be positive, will be fitted with an Aqua electronic bracelet to assist with isolation/quarantine.

Links to Useful Resources

• Flight Schedules
• New York City: OpenClear Expedited COVID Testing
• Costco PCR Covid Testing Kits  
• Bermuda Visitor FAQs
• Airport and Air Service Information 
• Bermuda Government COVID-19 Facts 
• A Traveller's First 14 Days

Plan Your Trip

For trip planning ideas and safe, responsible ways to experience the island, see our guide for Bermuda-bound travellers.