Moving to Bermuda from Sao Tome and Principe
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Bermuda — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sao Tome and Principe 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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Key Indicator Comparison
How Sao Tome and Principe and Bermuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bermuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Bermuda performs significantly better than Sao Tome and Principe across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Sao Tome and Principe leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Can you move from Sao Tome and Principe to Bermuda?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sao Tome and Principe 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.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holder visiting Bermuda
Visa RequiredData: 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 51.3 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 Sao Tome and Principe and Bermuda.
Is Bermuda safe for expats?
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Sao Tome and Principe.
How is healthcare in Bermuda compared to Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe performs better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Bermuda?
The official language in Bermuda is English. In Sao Tome and Principe, the official language is Portuguese.
