Bermuda – Visas
Bermuda does not issue its own tourist entry visa. Since March 2014, visitors from most countries can enter…
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A mid-Atlantic archipelago of pink beaches and pastel houses, Bermuda charges no income tax, relying on payroll tax instead. Its calm, seafaring lifestyle and close-knit community make it a distinctive place to settle.
Bermuda at a glance
Cost of living
Very high
Property
Very expensive
Healthcare
No data
Safety
Some concerns
Climate
Warm (~21°C)
English
Native / official
Expat community
Very large
Where Bermuda is strongest: English-friendliness #5 of 81tax friendliness #11 of 81size of expat community #16 of 81
Worth weighing up: cost of living #75 of 77property affordability #71 of 75visa ease #76 of 81
TaxNo income tax, payroll tax instead
Visa / residencyNo retiree visa, nomad route closed 2025
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