Country guide
Bermuda
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
None required
Currency
Bermudan Dollar (BMD). USD is widely accepted.
Time zones
UTC / GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 1441
Best time to go
Year Round (August – October are the wettest months but chances of hurricanes and storms are low)
Drinking water
Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.
Travel tips
Bermuda Dollars cannot be exchanged outside the country.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
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
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.
SA representative
Accredited from New York, USA.
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Apr 3; May 22; Jun 15; Jul 30-31; Sep 7; Nov 11; Dec 25-26, 28