What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Bermuda, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 1 November 2025
Latest change, in the source's words: Removal of advisory information on Hurricane Melissa ('Warnings and insurance' page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1 of 4
Updated 10 April 2026
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Exercise normal security precautions
Level 1 of 4
Updated 24 September 2026
Latest change, in the source's words: Health – editorial change
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
From the section “Emergency services in Bermuda” of the UK government's travel advice for Bermuda, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police, maritime rescue)
The Bermuda government has advice about what to do in an emergency.
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Bermuda, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Bermuda is a separate legal jurisdiction to the United Kingdom and has its own laws.
There are no nude or topless beaches, and it is illegal for anyone to be topless in public.
Do not become involved with drugs of any kind. Penalties for possessing or importing drugs include prison sentences of up to 25 years and heavy fines.
It is illegal to drink alcohol in public outside of licensed premises.
It is illegal to possess or import weapons, including:
There are severe penalties for breaking weapons laws.
Same-sex relationships are legal in Bermuda.
Bermuda allows same-sex domestic partnerships. Following a change in the law, same-sex partners can no longer marry – marriages before 14 March 2022 remain valid.
Public attitudes are tolerant but conservative. Some people may not approve of same-sex couples showing affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Bermuda, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Most types of medication are readily available in Bermuda, including UK brands. Bring extra medication with you to Bermuda to prepare for unplanned and extended stays.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Bermuda, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The hurricane season in Bermuda normally runs from June to November. Monitor storms on the Bermuda Weather Service and US National Hurricane Center websites, and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Bermuda’s Emergency Measures Organisation prepares the country for national emergencies.
Emergency broadcast station: FM 100.1 MHz
Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Rainfall Average temperature
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.
A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Bermuda.
This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.