NEW BERMUDA TRAVEL CHANGE

[villager70]

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TAApprovals TAApprovals@gov.bm via gov.bm	10:43 AM (53 minutes ago)
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Dear traveler,

 

Thank you for purchasing a Travel Authorization to travel to Bermuda. We look forward to welcoming you! Because your arrival date to Bermuda is on or after August 22, 2022, we wanted to notify you of some upcoming changes to our traveler policies.

 

If you are vaccinated, you may disregard this email. The rules for vaccinated travellers have not changed. Travel Authorizations are reviewed daily between 8.00am and 8.00pm and prioritized by arrival date, and we will process yours in due time.

 

Starting August 22, 2022, all unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated visitors will be required to provide proof of travel insurance to be allowed to enter Bermuda. Valid proof of travel health insurance includes a certificate of insurance, letter from insurer or medical declaration of insurance or travel insurance that states:

Insurer name and address
Insured traveler's name
Confirmation medical expenses are covered, including COVID-19 coverage (or "all medical expenses")
Period of coverage: insurance coverage start date and end date

 

Working crew and unvaccinated children 11 years and under travelling with fully vaccinated guardians are exempt from having to provide proof of travel insurance.

 

Furthermore, the testing requirements for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated visitors are being relaxed: if you have a valid pre-travel test, you will only have to take a test 4 days after your arrival. 

 

You can refer to our traveler guidance webpages to confirm this change:

If you are a visitor travelling by air: https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers-visitors

If you are a visitor arriving by cruise ship: https://www.gov.bm/cruise-travel-authorisation

If you are a visitor arriving on a yacht or pleasure craft: https://www.gov.bm/mariners-travel-authorisation

 

We realize these rules were not in place when you applied for your travel authorization, but they will be in place when you arrive. If you are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated and you are not a resident of Bermuda, please reply to us at TAapprovals@gov.bm and provide proof of travel health insurance, and we will upload it to your travel authorization.

 

 

Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

The Government of Bermuda Traveler Authorization team

 

 

COVID-19 Response Team Government of Bermuda | Department of Health Continental Building | 25 Church Street | Hamilton, Bermuda HM 12 P.O. Box HM 1195 l Hamilton, Bermuda HM EX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cured]

9 minutes ago, villager70 said:

Got this email the last hour showing changes   for travel

 

 

 

 

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BERMUDA GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHANGES

 

 

Inbox

 

 

 

 

TAApprovals TAApprovals@gov.bm via gov.bm	10:43 AM (53 minutes ago)
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Dear traveler,

 

Thank you for purchasing a Travel Authorization to travel to Bermuda. We look forward to welcoming you! Because your arrival date to Bermuda is on or after August 22, 2022, we wanted to notify you of some upcoming changes to our traveler policies.

 

If you are vaccinated, you may disregard this email. The rules for vaccinated travellers have not changed. Travel Authorizations are reviewed daily between 8.00am and 8.00pm and prioritized by arrival date, and we will process yours in due time.

 

Starting August 22, 2022, all unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated visitors will be required to provide proof of travel insurance to be allowed to enter Bermuda. Valid proof of travel health insurance includes a certificate of insurance, letter from insurer or medical declaration of insurance or travel insurance that states:

Insurer name and address
Insured traveler's name
Confirmation medical expenses are covered, including COVID-19 coverage (or "all medical expenses")
Period of coverage: insurance coverage start date and end date

 

Working crew and unvaccinated children 11 years and under travelling with fully vaccinated guardians are exempt from having to provide proof of travel insurance.

 

Furthermore, the testing requirements for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated visitors are being relaxed: if you have a valid pre-travel test, you will only have to take a test 4 days after your arrival. 

 

You can refer to our traveler guidance webpages to confirm this change:

If you are a visitor travelling by air: https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers-visitors

If you are a visitor arriving by cruise ship: https://www.gov.bm/cruise-travel-authorisation

If you are a visitor arriving on a yacht or pleasure craft: https://www.gov.bm/mariners-travel-authorisation

 

We realize these rules were not in place when you applied for your travel authorization, but they will be in place when you arrive. If you are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated and you are not a resident of Bermuda, please reply to us at TAapprovals@gov.bm and provide proof of travel health insurance, and we will upload it to your travel authorization.

 

 

Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

The Government of Bermuda Traveler Authorization team

 

 

COVID-19 Response Team Government of Bermuda | Department of Health Continental Building | 25 Church Street | Hamilton, Bermuda HM 12 P.O. Box HM 1195 l Hamilton, Bermuda HM EX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seems to be a quick response to NCL and Carnival dropping vaccination requirements, That is going to add cost to sailing to Bermuda for the unvaccinated.  It will be interesting to see if the Bahamas or other islands follow and adopts the same policy.

[treehugr]

28 minutes ago, cured said:

Seems to be a quick response to NCL and Carnival dropping vaccination requirements, That is going to add cost to sailing to Bermuda for the unvaccinated.  It will be interesting to see if the Bahamas or other islands follow and adopts the same policy.

 

40 minutes ago, villager70 said:

Got this email the last hour showing changes   for travel

 

 

 

 

.

BERMUDA GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CHANGES

 

 

Inbox

 

 

 

 

TAApprovals TAApprovals@gov.bm via gov.bm	10:43 AM (53 minutes ago)
to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear traveler,

 

Thank you for purchasing a Travel Authorization to travel to Bermuda. We look forward to welcoming you! Because your arrival date to Bermuda is on or after August 22, 2022, we wanted to notify you of some upcoming changes to our traveler policies.

 

If you are vaccinated, you may disregard this email. The rules for vaccinated travellers have not changed. Travel Authorizations are reviewed daily between 8.00am and 8.00pm and prioritized by arrival date, and we will process yours in due time.

 

Starting August 22, 2022, all unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated visitors will be required to provide proof of travel insurance to be allowed to enter Bermuda. Valid proof of travel health insurance includes a certificate of insurance, letter from insurer or medical declaration of insurance or travel insurance that states:

Insurer name and address
Insured traveler's name
Confirmation medical expenses are covered, including COVID-19 coverage (or "all medical expenses")
Period of coverage: insurance coverage start date and end date

 

Working crew and unvaccinated children 11 years and under travelling with fully vaccinated guardians are exempt from having to provide proof of travel insurance.

 

Furthermore, the testing requirements for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated visitors are being relaxed: if you have a valid pre-travel test, you will only have to take a test 4 days after your arrival. 

 

You can refer to our traveler guidance webpages to confirm this change:

If you are a visitor travelling by air: https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers-visitors

If you are a visitor arriving by cruise ship: https://www.gov.bm/cruise-travel-authorisation

If you are a visitor arriving on a yacht or pleasure craft: https://www.gov.bm/mariners-travel-authorisation

 

We realize these rules were not in place when you applied for your travel authorization, but they will be in place when you arrive. If you are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated and you are not a resident of Bermuda, please reply to us at TAapprovals@gov.bm and provide proof of travel health insurance, and we will upload it to your travel authorization.

 

 

Please contact us if you have any questions.

 

The Government of Bermuda Traveler Authorization team

 

 

COVID-19 Response Team Government of Bermuda | Department of Health Continental Building | 25 Church Street | Hamilton, Bermuda HM 12 P.O. Box HM 1195 l Hamilton, Bermuda HM EX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just got this email as well. What I can no longer find on their website is what they deem fully vaccinated. Prior to this change it was clearly written any combination 1 - JJ, or 2 - Phizer / Moderna was acceptable, with boosters being a recommendation. Anyone else find?

[orville99]

We sail tomorrow 8/21, and have not received this email so it looks like they meant a sail date of 8/22 or later.

[ONECRUISER]

2 hours ago, treehugr said:

 

Just got this email as well. What I can no longer find on their website is what they deem fully vaccinated. Prior to this change it was clearly written any combination 1 - JJ, or 2 - Phizer / Moderna was acceptable, with boosters being a recommendation. Anyone else find?

Doubt anything different then that or Boosters being Required

[Oceansaway17]

hmmm does not sound like Bermuda is going to end the $40 charge and other procedures any times soon.   Oh well glad I have been to Bermuda twice and no need to go back anytime soon. 

Lots of other places.   But I do know about Europe having travel visas starting next year.

[mrpayroll]

I read an article where officials are getting pressure to stop the $40.00 fee from the people of Bermuda. 

[shipgeeks]

50 minutes ago, mrpayroll said:

I read an article where officials are getting pressure to stop the $40.00 fee from the people of Bermuda. 

Could be because Bermuda citizens have to pay it, too, every time they leave on a trip and go back.

[Sunshine3601]

If you have a darling to Bermuda in 2 weeks, can you even get travel insurance with medical coverages for covid that quick?

Rcl insurance has to be purchased at least 30 days before the sailing.  And I don't think that covers what bermud is now seeking.

Sounds like they are doing whatever they can to keep unvaxxed cruisers 12 or older from visiting their island.

[Jasukkie]

Just risk mitigation. Bermuda has an excellent hospital but tourists tend to get sick or have accidents there and not be able to pay their bills. They do not charge Mexico prices.