Moving to Dominican Republic from Bermuda

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bermuda to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bermuda to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Bermuda to Dominican Republic.

Living there in 2020
15

people born in Bermuda live in Dominican Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominican Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
DO
12.4

Bermuda performs better than Dominican Republic 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
DO
3.0t

Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
DO
39.5%

Bermuda performs better than Dominican Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
DO
$23,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
DO
21.2

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

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Bermuda performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM DO
Population 72,337 10,694,700
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages English Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911