Moving to Norway from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
9 ↓ 18% vs 2015

people born in Bermuda live in Norway · UN DESA

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Bermuda and Norway 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
NO
0.6

Norway performs significantly better than Bermuda 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
NO
7.2t

Bermuda performs better than Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
NO
2.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Bermuda 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%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$99,800
NO
$90,500

Bermuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
NO
2.3

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

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 Norway. To live, work, or study long-term in Norway, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Norway's immigration authority.

Norway passport

Norway passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway?

With 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Norway 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 Norway.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM NO
Population 72,337 5,553,840
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages English Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +47
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112