The Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs has moved swiftly to clarify confusion surrounding Bermuda’s entry requirements for T&T nationals.
It comes following a recent media report that suggested visa-free access had been revoked. A recent media headline sparked confusion, suggesting that Bermuda had revoked visa-free access for T&T nationals.
However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that’s simply not the case. In a statement, the Ministry assured that “Bermuda does not require any national of Trinidad and Tobago to possess a visa to enter Bermuda, as that country remains a T&T Visa Free Destination.”
The Ministry gave the clarification after direct diplomatic engagement on Saturday between Trinidad and Tobago’s Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister and Bermuda’s Premier, David Burt, who confirmed that T&T nationals remain visa-exempt.
The Ministry stated that the confusion appears to stem from the lack of direct flights between Trinidad and Tobago and Bermuda. Travelers must transit through countries like the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom – all of which currently require visas for T&T passport holders.
The Ministry explained that Bermuda’s updated travel advisory was not a change in its visa policy, but rather a practical reflection of transit realities. Bermuda’s update advisory came following the UK’s recent imposition of visa requirements on T&T nationals (effective March 12th, 2025).
The Ministry stated that, ”Given that travel to Bermuda necessitates transit through one of these countries, and with the recent imposition of a visa requirement by the United Kingdom, it logically follows that Bermuda adjust its entry requirements, in an effort to comprehensively share information related to its entry.”
It said Bermuda’s advisory aimed to ensure travellers are aware of the visa requirements of transit countries, and not Bermuda itself. The Ministry also revealed that a formal diplomatic note will be sent to Bermuda in the coming days to reinforce the clarification and maintain the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations.