Moving to Bermuda from Japan

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Japan to Bermuda, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
30 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Japan live in Bermuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bermuda?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
BM
6.2

Japan performs 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

JP
7.8t
BM
4.1t

Bermuda performs significantly better than Japan 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

JP
37.2
BM
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

JP
36.0%
BM
4.2%

Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Bermuda leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JP
2.6%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
BM
$81,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JP
84.8 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
BM
2.2

Japan performs better than Bermuda across all family life metrics.

Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Japan 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 Bermuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bermuda has 35.9 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 Bermuda safe for expats?

Japan performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP BM
Population 124,214,766 72,337
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages Japanese English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +81 +1441
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110