Bermuda: Officials update COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of March 9 /update 37

Officials in Bermuda update COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of March 9; arrival testing no longer required.

Event

As of March 9, authorities in Bermuda have updated the territory's COVID-19-related international travel restrictions. Under the new measures, fully vaccinated travelers are no longer required to be tested upon arrival and are therefore also not required to quarantine while awaiting test results. Pre-travel authorization applications and COVID-19 tests, however, are still required. Domestic social distancing measures remain in place.

Domestic Measures
Gatherings are allowed up to a maximum of 200 people, but restaurants, bars, and clubs must still keep tables six feet apart. Facemasks are required in all indoor spaces.

International Travel Restrictions
Requirements for travelers entering from international destinations are as follows:

All individuals - including residents - wishing to travel to Bermuda must apply for government authorization by completing an online form one to three days before departure.
All nonresident travelers aged two years and older must produce a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than four days before their arrival in Bermuda or an antigen test no more than two days before arrival.
All visitors aged 12 and older entering by air or sea must be fully vaccinated; unvaccinated travelers may enter the country only if the quarantine authority grants a medical exemption. However, even if their case is approved, unvaccinated travelers by sea will not be allowed off the ship while in Bermuda. Unvaccinated travelers arriving by air will have to follow test and quarantine guidelines.
Those granted an exemption and arrive by air must take a COVID-19 test up to four days before departure and a supervised antigen test. Upon arrival, they must take PCR test and quarantine for four days. On day 10, they must take another supervised antigen test. If travelers refuse the test at any point, they will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
For children two to 11 years old, their test and quarantine requirements are based on the vaccination status of their parents.
Visitors should also have insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment and hospitalization or be responsible for all health and accommodation costs.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, or further ease any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.