Moving to Bermuda from New York

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New York to Bermuda. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
3,606 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 New York to Bermuda.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NY
89.7%
BM
100.0%

Bermuda performs significantly better than New York across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NY
4.4%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NY
$91,992
BM
$99,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NY
77.7 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs

Bermuda performs significantly better than New York across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

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 Bermuda?

Usually fine from major cities in Bermuda. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

Both New York and Bermuda share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

BM
Population19,378,10272,337
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
LanguagesEnglishEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+1+1441
Time zones111
Emergency number911