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- Capital
- Hamilton (BDA)
- Dialing Code
- + 1441
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -4
- Daylight Savings Time
- Second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November: UTC / GMT -3
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- Year-round
- Currency
- Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
- Drinking Water
- https://www.gotobermuda.com/
Travel Tips
- Bermuda Dollars cannot be exchanged outside the country
- USD is widely accepted
- August – October are the wettest months but chances of hurricanes and storms are low
- Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
- Drinking alcohol in public is prohibited
Last updated 28 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 3
May: 22
June: 15
July: 30 - 31
September: 7
November: 11
December: 25 - 26, 28
Visa Requirements
South African Passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 180 days
If transiting through United Kingdom, the United States, or Canada, travellers must obtain a multiple re-entry visa (MRV) through the embassy / consulate of those countries
Entry Requirements
- All visitors arriving by air or yacht should complete the Bermuda Arrival Card (not applicable if arriving by cruise): www.bermudaarrivalcard.com
- All travellers must possess a passport that is valid for 45 days past the expiration of travel
- The MRV must be valid for 45 days past the expected departure date
- Return / onward travel arrangements
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Accredited from New York, USA