Bermuda

What to wear in Bermuda

Your best daytime clothing choices are loose-fitting, natural fibers in a tidy casual style. In the evening, almost all nice restaurants require a jacket and tie. Because of its more refined character, bathing suits and bare feet must be kept to the beach and pool areas in order to avoid offense. Visitors should also bring a light sweater for winter evenings.

Spoken language in Bermuda

English is the official language.

Electricity in Bermuda

Electricity is 110 volts/60 cycles AC, so you will not need an adapter.

Customs information for Bermuda visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

You must have a valid passport, a birth certificate with a raised seal and a government-issued photo ID, a US naturalization certificate, a US Alien Registration Card, or a US re-entry permit. In addition, all visitors must have a return or onward ticket. If you are planning on staying in Bermuda longer than three weeks, you must apply to the Chief Immigration Officer, Government Administration Building, 30 Parliament Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda, phone 011-441-295-5151.

Bermuda Customs

Visitors may bring duty-free apparel and articles for their personal use including sports equipment, cameras, 200 cigarettes, 1 quart of liquor, and 1 quart of wine. All imports may be inspected on arrival.

US Customs

Returning US citizens who have been abroad for 48 hours or more are allowed to bring back, once every 30 days, $800 worth of merchandise duty-free. There is a flat rate of 10% duty on your next $1000 worth of purchases. Be sure to save your receipts. The duty-free limit for gifts received is $100. You cannot bring fresh foodstuffs into the United States; tinned foods are allowed.

Departure Tax

$20.

American Consulate General

Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, Bermuda, phone 011-441-295-1342.