Bermuda Visa Exemptions

Citizens of the British Overseas Territories of Bermuda are eligible to travel in the United States as a visitor for up to 180 days without requiring a visa, unless they:

1. Have a criminal conviction or ineligibility. For more information on how to apply for a waiver please go to Waivers for Criminal Convictions and Ineligibilities.


2. Violated the terms of a previous admission to the U.S.


3. Are entering the U.S. from outside the Western Hemisphere (arriving  from Europe or Asia)


4. Wish to stay longer then 180 days. If Bermudians wish to stay longer then 180 days they must obtain a visa (for employment, school, or permanent residency) from the U.S, Department of Homeland Security. Since Bermudians travel as visitors 'uncontrolled', the 180 days can not be extended. Any time spent over the 180 days can be called an overstay violator and may require a waiver for re-entry. Bermudians are now required to have a valid passport for commercial air and sea travel.

Also, Bermudian citizens do not currently require a visa to attend school in the United States. Presentation of the I-20 for academic or vocational studies, a SEVIS fee receipt, proof of financial support, and a valid passport at the port of entry is sufficient for Bermudian students to attend school in the United States. However, many students report that having a visa can assist with obtaining a U.S. drivers license, securing accomodations or re-entry from land border crossings. For more information on Student Visas please click here.

The section of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations that states the waiver of visa requirements for citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda and Canada is in Title 22 Section 41.2 USCFR. The American Consulate does have an outdated passport insert of this law which can be picked up at the Guard Building Monday - Friday from 9:30 - 3:30 p.m. or download here. This document may be carried with the passport when traveling. This pamphlet is designed to assist U.S. Immigration officials, although ultimately a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official makes the final decision of whether that individual can enter the United States.

For more information regarding the Bermuda Visa Exemption please follow this link.