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What you can do on a visit to Bermuda
On a Tourist visitor (up to 180 days), you can come for: holiday. Tap any line to see the official source.
- Who it's for
- Visitors with a return ticket
- How long
- Up to 180 days
You can
Tourism and holidays
tourist visitors can enter for stays of up to 180 days, provided they have proof of a return ticket
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You can't
Paid work in the country
Almost everyone who is not Bermudian needs a work permit before they can legally earn money on the island.
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Check first
Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Business meetingsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
VolunteeringThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Official sources (2)
- Update on services, Department of Immigration (Government of Bermuda). Checked 17 October 2026.
- Bermuda Work Permit Policy 2026: what you need to know (Government of Bermuda). Checked 17 October 2026.
- Who it's for
- Business visitors with a return ticket (and a visa if needed)
- How long
- Up to 14 consecutive days
You can
Business meetings
Board, shareholder and broker meetings are listed too; no pay from the Bermuda organisation.
attending general business meetings with employees of an organization where the visitor is not being remunerated
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attending, presenting or exhibiting at conferences
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visiting current clients to negotiate deals, contracts, policies and other agreements
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You can't
Paid work in the country
Anything outside the listed activities needs a work permit.
Business Visitors are excluded from selling goods and services directly to the public.
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Check first
Tourism and holidaysThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Short study or coursesWithin a limit
Training only from an affiliated company, charity, church or non-profit, not open to the public.
limited to observation, familiarisation and classroom instruction
gov.bm ↗VolunteeringThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Official sources (1)
- Work Permit Policy 2026, section 2.1 (Department of Immigration, Government of Bermuda). Checked 17 October 2026.
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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.