Moving to Ireland from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Ireland.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
63 ↑ 11% vs 2015

people born in Bermuda live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Ireland 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
IE
0.7

Ireland 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%
IE
27.9%

Ireland 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
IE
6.0t

Bermuda performs better than Ireland 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
IE
32.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
IE
8.1%

Bermuda performs better than Ireland 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%
IE
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$142,250
IE
$131,592

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BM
82.5 yrs
IE
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
IE
3.4

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Bermuda leads in infant mortality.

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), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

With 32.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland 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 Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Bermuda?

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

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM IE
Population 64,555 5,484,367
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Euro (€)
Languages English English, Irish
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112