Foreign travel advice

Bermuda

Health

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

See what health risks you’ll face in Bermuda, including dengue.

Medication

Most types of medication are readily available in Bermuda, including UK brands. Bring extra medication with you to Bermuda to prepare for unplanned and extended stays.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.

Healthcare in Bermuda

Bermuda has good, modern medical facilities with a fully equipped general hospital and numerous doctors and dentists. King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has a good accident and emergency department.

Medication and medical treatment in Bermuda are very expensive. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation by air ambulance.

Cases that cannot be dealt with in Bermuda are usually referred to either Baltimore or Boston in the USA. Make sure your insurance covers medical expenses in the USA.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.