Moving to Suriname from Bermuda
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bermuda to Suriname — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bermuda to Suriname.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bermuda performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Suriname performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Suriname performs significantly better than Bermuda 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
Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in water stress level.
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 performs better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Suriname leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Bermuda to Suriname?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda and Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.
Suriname passport holder visiting Bermuda
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Suriname?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Suriname has 18.8 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 Suriname safe for expats?
Bermuda performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Bermuda?
Suriname performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Bermuda, the official language is English.
