Moving to Bermuda from New Zealand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from New Zealand to Bermuda.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How New Zealand and Bermuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

NZ
1.1
BM
6.2

New Zealand 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

NZ
6.0t
BM
4.1t

Bermuda performs significantly better than New Zealand 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

NZ
35.9
BM
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NZ
8.1%
BM
4.2%

Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though New Zealand leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NZ
3.7%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NZ
$48,800
BM
$99,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NZ
82.5 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NZ
3.4
BM
2.2

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

Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.

New Zealand passport

New Zealand passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
New Zealand 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?

With 35.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bermuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in New Zealand and Bermuda.

Is Bermuda safe for expats?

New Zealand performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.

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At a Glance

NZ BM
Population 5,053,004 72,337
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +64 +1441
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 111