Bermuda Loosens Entry Requirements

I've been expecting the COVID-19 entry requirements for Bermuda to loosen. One, because so many other countries around the world are doing so. Two, because I had seen on the Bermuda Travel Authorization site that new rules would be going into effect today.

Sure enough ... I had an updated email from Oceania in my inbox this morning.

Essentially, Bermuda has changed the "must-have" PCR test within 96 hours of embarkation to a "recommendation." We still have to test, but a 48-hour prior to embarkation Antigen test is now sufficient. That test used to be only accepted if taken within 2 days of arrival in Bermuda.

As well, the fee for the travel authorization we are required to apply for within 1-3 days of embarkation has been reduced to $40pp ... much more palatable.

Since we've already researched the original requirements and have a PCR test order from our primary care physician, we'll likely still do the PCR test. But the stress over the Bermuda entry is now greatly reduced.Read more