Moving to Bermuda from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SR
6.5
BM
6.2

Bermuda performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

SR
30.8%
BM
34.1%

Suriname performs better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
BM
4.1t

Suriname performs better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
18.8
BM
51.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
BM
4.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.8%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$7,070
BM
$142,250

Bermuda performs significantly better than Suriname across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SR
73.8 yrs
BM
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
14.8
BM
2.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), Ministry of Finance (2016), Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Suriname to Bermuda?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Required
Suriname passport holders need a visa to enter Bermuda.

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 51.3 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?

Bermuda performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.5 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Bermuda compared to Suriname?

Suriname performs better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR BM
Population 639,850 64,555
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages Dutch English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +597 +1441
Time zones 1 1