Moving to Netherlands from Bermuda

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bermuda to Netherlands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bermuda to Netherlands, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. 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 Netherlands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
50 ↑ 35% vs 2015

people born in Bermuda live in Netherlands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Netherlands?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bermuda to Netherlands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
NL
0.7

Netherlands 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%
NL
14.7%

Netherlands 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
NL
6.6t

Bermuda performs better than Netherlands 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
NL
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
NL
16.7%

Bermuda performs better than Netherlands 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%
NL
3.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$142,250
NL
$73,684

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BM
82.5 yrs
NL
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
NL
3.4

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Netherlands 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), Tax and Customs Administration - Belastingdienst (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Bermuda to Netherlands?

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

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Netherlands 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 Netherlands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Netherlands has 43.0 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 Netherlands safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Netherlands compared to Bermuda?

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

What language do they speak in Netherlands?

The official language in Netherlands is Dutch. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM NL
Population 64,555 18,087,633
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +31
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112