Moving to Dominica from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Dominica.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
DM
13.8

Bermuda performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
DM
10.0%

Bermuda performs better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
DM
$15,900

Bermuda performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
DM
11.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Required
Dominica passport holders need a visa to enter Bermuda.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica 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 Dominica.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Bermuda and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM DM
Population 72,337 74,629
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +1767
Time zones 1 1