Bermuda

Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV

The categories of restriction are:

  • No restrictions on entry or staying.

Restrictions on entry to 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.

Restrictions on short-term stay in Bermuda

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.

Restrictions on long-term stay in Bermuda

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.

Treatment access in Bermuda

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

The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database

People living with HIV are criminalised in Bermuda. There are HIV-specific criminal laws in force which target alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission. We are aware of reported prosecutions under these or other laws.

UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data

This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.

Migrant populations

Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A
Migrants are able to access HIV services N/A

Refugees and asylum seekers

Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens N/A
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) N/A

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