Bermuda Passport Requirements: Do I Need a Passport to Go to Bermuda?
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Bermuda Passport Requirements
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How to Get a Passport to Go to Bermuda
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Additional Bermuda Travel Requirements
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Bermuda
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So, Do I Need a Passport to Visit Bermuda?
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Although Bermuda may be closer to your home city than many other places in the U.S., it's still a sovereign nation with its own passport requirements. For U.S. citizens, a valid passport book with at least one blank page for an entry stamp is mandatory to visit if you arrive in the country by air; a passport card can be used to enter Bermuda on a closed-loop cruise (a round-trip cruise that departs and returns to the same U.S. port) but a passport will be needed if an emergency flight is required. Proof of a return ticket or travel beyond the island are among the additional Bermuda passport requirements you need to know about.
A valid passport book is required to enter Bermuda and to re-enter the United States by air. A birth certificate, government-issued photo ID, or passport card will not be enough to gain access into the country if international air travel is involved; leave those at home and obtain a valid passport book for your Bermuda travels instead.
Apply for a passport as soon as you know you'll be traveling to Bermuda. It'll cost more if you wait until the last minute to apply for a passport book. For information about the documents needed to obtain a U.S. passport, go to USA.gov.
Visa: You do not need a visa to go to Bermuda if you are a U.S. citizen.
Vaccinations: No specific vaccinations are required to visit Bermuda.
If you lose your passport in Bermuda, report the loss immediately to the U.S. Consulate General Hamilton.
In summary: Yes, Bermuda passport requirements state that U.S. citizens must present a valid passport book with at least one blank page for an entry stamp to enter the country by air. A passport card may be used if you arrive on a closed-loop cruise that departs and returns to the same U.S. port, but a passport book will be necessary if an emergency flight is needed.
Proof of a return ticket or travel beyond the island are also required when visiting the island.
Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2016. It has been updated to reflect the most current information.