Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago must now hold a valid visa from Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States to enter Bermuda, following changes to the British overseas territory’s immigration regulations.
The revised requirement stems from Trinidad and Tobago’s inclusion on Bermuda’s updated list of “prohibited nationals” under the Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) (No. 2) Order 2025, which took effect last Thursday. The order replaces an earlier version issued in January and reflects ongoing immigration policy reviews and adjustments.
Under the new rules, nationals from listed countries must possess either:
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A valid visa or travel authorisation for Canada, the UK, or the US, with at least 45 days remaining from the date of intended departure from Bermuda; or
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A current letter from the Government of Bermuda stating that their spouse is a Bermudian or someone who “belongs to Bermuda.”
The updated list of prohibited nationals has been reduced from 109 countries to 72. Among those removed were Suriname and the Dominican Republic.
Caribbean nations still on the list include Jamaica, Dominica, and Trinidad and Tobago. However, while Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela also remain on the list, their nationals can now enter Bermuda if they hold a standard work permit.
The new policy marks a significant shift for Trinidad and Tobago nationals, who were previously not subject to such visa restrictions for travel to Bermuda.
