Moving to Belgium from Bermuda

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bermuda to Belgium — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bermuda to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Bermuda to Belgium, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
30 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Bermuda live in Belgium · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Belgium stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
BE
1.1

Belgium performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

BM
34.1%
BE
20.9%

Belgium performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
BE
7.3t

Bermuda performs better than Belgium across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
51.3
BE
44.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
BE
52.8%

Bermuda performs better than Belgium across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
BE
5.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$142,250
BE
$60,750

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BM
82.5 yrs
BE
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
BE
3.1

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Belgium leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda (2016), Service Public Fédéral Finances (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Bermuda without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

With 44.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Belgium can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bermuda and Belgium.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Bermuda?

Belgium performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM BE
Population 64,555 11,941,781
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112