Official System: Bermuda Digital Arrival Card (Bermuda Online Visitor Form)
2026 Quick Answer
All non-resident visitors arriving in Bermuda by Air (Commercial Flight or Private Jet) or by Yacht / Private Marine Vessel. Each visitor (including infants and children) requires an individual form. Travelers must submit the Bermuda Digital Arrival Card (Bermuda Online Visitor Form) (Anytime prior to arrival (up to 12 months in advance)). This digital declaration replaces: COVID-19 Travel Authorisation & Paper 'Pink Form' Landing Card.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Bermuda so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 365-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Anytime prior to arrival (up to 12 months in advance) | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Bermuda Digital Arrival Card (Bermuda Online Visitor Form) with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your Bermuda Arrival Card confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Bermuda arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify Bermuda Arrival Card completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: Strictly a non-resident Visitor Immigration & Tourism Arrival Card managed by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Department of Immigration.
Compliance tip: Can be completed anytime prior to arrival (the portal calendar allows selecting arrival dates up to 12 months in advance, and even allows same-day submission on arrival).
Compliance tip: Does NOT require any file uploads (no passport scan or selfie required).
Compliance tip: Does NOT include customs or health declarations—arriving passengers still complete the separate blue/white paper HM Customs Traveller Declaration Form upon arrival.
Eligible Passports: Visitors who complete the Digital Bermuda Arrival Card beforehand proceed directly to the Immigration officer desk with their email/PDF confirmation (where their data is already pre-populated in the border system).
How Airport Clearance Works: Visitors who complete the Digital Bermuda Arrival Card beforehand proceed directly to the Immigration officer desk with their email/PDF confirmation (where their data is already pre-populated in the border system).
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA | L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) | Air | Primary international airport serving all commercial flights and private jets to Bermuda. |
| BM-2 | St. George's Harbour / Ordnance Island Yacht Reporting Centre | Sea | Mandatory customs and immigration clearance port for all arriving private yachts and superyachts. |
| BM-3 | Royal Naval Dockyard / Hamilton Harbour | Sea | Cruise ship passengers are exempt from the Bermuda Arrival Card; private vessels clear at St. George's. |
Anytime before your flight or yacht voyage to Bermuda, visit bermudaarrivalcard.com and enter your name, date of birth, passport number, expiry date, and email.
Choose Commercial Flight (and select your specific flight number from the dropdown), Private Jet, or Yacht, along with your arrival date.
Enter your home address, purpose of visit, length of stay (up to 180 nights), and select your Bermuda hotel/resort from the 58 registered properties or enter your Airbnb/host/vessel address.
Submit the form to immediately download your PDF confirmation (and receive a copy by email) to show at L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) or St. George's Yacht Reporting Centre.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
Strictly a non-resident Visitor Immigration & Tourism Arrival Card managed by the Bermuda Tourism Authority and Department of Immigration. Can be completed anytime prior to arrival (the portal calendar allows selecting arrival dates up to 12 months in advance, and even allows same-day submission on arrival). Does NOT require any file uploads (no passport scan or selfie required). Does NOT include customs or health declarations—arriving passengers still complete the separate blue/white paper HM Customs Traveller Declaration Form upon arrival. Every non-resident visitor requires an individual submission; parents or legal guardians must complete the form on behalf of children under 14. Supports Commercial Flight (41 scheduled flight numbers across BermudAir, American, Air Canada, JetBlue, British Airways, Delta, SATA Azores, United), Private Jet, and Yacht arrivals.
All non-resident visitors arriving in Bermuda by air (commercial flight or private jet) or by private yacht must complete the Digital Bermuda Arrival Card. Cruise ship passengers, Bermudians, PRC holders, and work permit holders are exempt.
No. The official Bermuda Digital Arrival Card (bermudaarrivalcard.com) is completely free (BMD $0.00 / USD $0.00). It replaced the former $40 COVID-19 Travel Authorisation on November 14, 2022.
Unlike 72-hour forms, the Bermuda Arrival Card can be completed up to 12 months in advance—as soon as you have your flight number and accommodation details.
No. The Digital Bermuda Arrival Card replaces the paper 'Pink Form' immigration landing card, but arriving air passengers still complete the separate paper HM Customs Traveller Declaration form for baggage and duty-free allowances.
Yes. Each non-resident visitor requires a separate submission. Parents or legal guardians must complete and certify the form on behalf of children under 14 years of age.