Moving to Iceland from Bermuda
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bermuda to Iceland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bermuda to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Bermuda to Iceland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Iceland?
Top countries of origin for Iceland's foreign-born residents.
- 21,102
- 3,918
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- 2,604
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136.2
Bermuda
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bermuda to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bermuda performs better than Iceland across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Iceland generally does better on infrastructure, though Bermuda leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Iceland leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Iceland performs significantly better than Bermuda across all family life metrics.
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 Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.
Iceland passport holder visiting Bermuda
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iceland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iceland has 38.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Iceland safe for expats?
Iceland performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.
What language do they speak in Iceland?
The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Bermuda, the official language is English.
