Moving to Bermuda from Switzerland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Switzerland 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?

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

Living there in 2020
54 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CH
0.6
BM
6.2

Switzerland performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

CH
11.3%
BM
34.1%

Switzerland 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

CH
3.8t
BM
4.1t

Switzerland 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

CH
47.0
BM
51.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CH
6.5%
BM
4.2%

Bermuda performs significantly better than Switzerland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CH
4.9%
BM
7.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CH
$114,769
BM
$142,250

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CH
84.4 yrs
BM
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CH
3.4
BM
2.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.

Switzerland passport

Switzerland passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Free
Switzerland 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?

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?

Switzerland performs better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bermuda is 6.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Switzerland.

How is healthcare in Bermuda compared to Switzerland?

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

What language do they speak in Bermuda?

The official language in Bermuda is English. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.

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At a Glance

CH BM
Population 9,092,436 64,555
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
Languages French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +41 +1441
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —