Moving to United States from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to United States. 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 United States, based on official data.

Moved in 2018
65 ↓ 4% vs 2017

people moved from Bermuda to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bermuda to United States.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
US
5.8

United States 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%
US
41.0%

Bermuda performs better than United States 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
US
13.6t

Bermuda performs better than United States 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
US
38.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BM
4.2%
US
28.2%

Bermuda performs better than United States 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%
US
4.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$142,250
US
$90,027

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BM
82.5 yrs
US
78.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
US
5.5

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though United States 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), Internal Revenue Service (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
United States 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 United States?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 38.9 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 United States safe for expats?

United States performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 5.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

How is healthcare in United States compared to Bermuda?

Bermuda performs better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in United States?

Both Bermuda and United States share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM US
Population 64,555 341,784,857
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1441 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number — 911