Bermuda

We found no evidence of any official restrictions on entry to Bermuda based on HIV status.

According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Bermuda does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.

The website of the Government of Bermuda provides information on entry visas, and nowhere does it state that a medical examination is required, including HIV disclosure or testing.

We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in Bermuda based on HIV status.

According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Bermuda does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.

The website of the Government of Bermuda provides information on visas including work visas, which can only be applied for by employers. When applying for short-term work visas, employers must sign a declaration that states that to their knowledge, the applicant is in good health. While individuals travelling from locations with a high risk of TB must have a medical clearance form completed for some short-term visas, there is no such requirement for HIV.

We found no evidence of any official restrictions on long-term stay in Bermuda based on HIV status.

According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Bermuda does not have any HIV-related restrictions on long-term stay.

The website of the Government of Bermuda provides information on visas including work visas, which can only be applied for by employers. When applying for standard work visas, employers must sign a declaration that states that to their knowledge, the applicant is in good health. While individuals travelling from locations with a high risk of TB must have a medical clearance form completed for some long-term visas, there is no such requirement for HIV.

The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Bermuda. However, it is not clear whether non-nationals are able to access this treatment in the same way as nationals.

In Bermuda, the public healthcare system provides government-funded treatment. Individuals with HIV can receive treatment and care through the island’s hospital and clinics, including the Bermuda Hospitals Board and the Communicable Disease Control Clinic (details below).

Private healthcare providers also offer HIV treatment, but these services can be expensive and may not qualify for insurance coverage.

For people visiting the country as tourists, medication and medical treatment in Bermuda are very expensive, so adequate travel insurance should be attained.

Communicable Disease Clinic

Provides for the diagnosis, treatment, education and counselling of persons with communicable diseases including sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS.

To get tested, a client needs to be 16 years of age, if underage, an adult must be present. The service is free, but a small fee is usually applied if you are a male over 18 years without insurance. The turnover time for test results is generally 48 to 72 hours.

Phone: 278-6442 / Email: [email protected] / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 12:30pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm / Location: Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM12

Community Based Services for Communicable Disease

Provides case management, presentations and information on the most effective way to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases including HIV and AIDS and Tuberculosis and assists people who are infected to identify support, strengths and resources they need.

Phone: 278-6442 or 278-6487 or 332-8881 / Email: [email protected] / Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:45p.m.) / Location: Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM12

• UNAIDS
• US Department of State
• Website of the Government of Bermuda

Migrant populations

Refugees and asylum seekers