Moving to Bermuda from Portugal

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Portugal to Bermuda? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Portugal to Bermuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Portugal to Bermuda.

Living there in 2020
1,600 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Portugal 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

The numbers behind daily life in Bermuda compared to Portugal.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PT
0.8
BM
6.2

Portugal 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

PT
3.3t
BM
4.1t

Portugal performs better than Bermuda 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

PT
43.5
BM
35.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PT
12.3%
BM
4.2%

Portugal 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

PT
6.5%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PT
$41,700
BM
$99,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PT
81.5 yrs
BM
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PT
2.5
BM
2.2

Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Portugal leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Portugal 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.

Portugal passport

Portugal passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Portugal 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bermuda: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bermuda offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bermuda safe for expats?

Portugal performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Portugal.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In Portugal, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

PT BM
Population 10,242,081 72,337
Currency Euro (€) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +351 +1441
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112