COVID-19 Information Last updated: 05/12/2023 Update on Change to U.S. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for nonimmigrant travel The Administration ended the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ended. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant …
Read More»The U.S. Consulate building will be closed Friday September 23 due to the incoming hurricane. If you need urgent or immediate assistance please call the duty phone for U.S. citizen emergencies at 1-441-335-3828. Our email address hamiltonconsulate@state.gov will continue to be monitored throughout the day for non-urgent queries.
Read More»Reconsider travel to Bermuda due to the potential impact of Hurricane Fiona. On September 20, 2022, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of family members of U.S. government personnel due to the potential impact of Hurricane Fiona on Bermuda. U.S. citizens in Bermuda wishing to depart the island should depart now, ahead of …
Read More»Event: Bermuda Weather Service ( http://www.weather.bm ) reports that conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday as Hurricane Fiona, now a threat to Bermuda, approaches from the southwest. Be advised that rip currents and hazardous surf conditions will continue along south shore. Hurricane Fiona is currently 736nm south/southwest of Bermuda with winds of 100kts gusting …
Read More»ALERT: Tropical Storm Earl Bermuda Weather Service ( http://www.weather.bm ) reports that conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly on Thursday as Tropical Storm Earl, now a potential threat to Bermuda, approaches from the south. Be advised that rip currents and hazardous surf conditions will continue along south shore. Tropical Storm Earl is currently 518nm south of …
Read More»The Department has updated the Worldwide Caution and will post a red banner notice immediately to the Consular Affairs web site ( http://travel.state.gov/ ) given the United States’ airstrike that resulted in the death of al-Qa’ida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. Posts should ensure that the Worldwide Caution is immediately added to post’s website and that it is …
Read More»Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, the CDC will no longer require air travelers to show a negative …
Read More»HURRICANE HUNTER AIRCRAFT REPORTS ALEX IS A LITTLE STRONGER – TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED ON BERMUDA STARTING LATE TONIGHT OR EARLY MONDAY The National Hurrican Center (NHC) advises that a Hurricane Hunter aircraft has been investigating Tropical Storm Alex. The flight reconnaissance indicates a slightly stronger storm, with tropical storm conditions expected on Bermuda starting late …
Read More»Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
Read More»Hurricane Season Alert: Security Message — Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Atlantic hurricane season commences June 1 and continues through November. Since Bermuda could be in the path of at least some of these storms we urge U.S. citizens residing in, visiting, or traveling to Bermuda to prepare for hurricane season and to enroll in the …
Read More»Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, April 20, 2021 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Revised COVID-19 Restrictions As of April 19, 2021, Bermuda’s Ministry of Health reported 904 active cases of COVID-19 on the island. To mitigate and contain the spread COVID-19, the Government of Bermuda announced updated restrictions. On Tuesday, April 20, at 5 am, …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, April 12, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: New COVID-19 Restrictions As of April 11, 2020, Bermuda’s Ministry of Health has reported 877 active cases of COVID-19 on the island. To mitigate and contain the spread COVID-19, the Government of Bermuda has announced new restrictions. On Tuesday, April 13, at 5 …
Read More»Location: Bermuda Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) is forecasting gale and storm force winds that could reach gusts of up to 70 knots on Thursday, January 28. The Ministry of National Security is advising residents to take the necessary safety precautions around their homes. Additionally, all motorists are urged to exercise care and caution …
Read More»Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel or provide a positive test result and …
Read More»Location: Atlantic Ocean Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Hurricane Teddy which is currently 767 nautical miles southwest of the island, moving 11 miles per hour. The closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be within 119 nautical miles to the east of the island, at …
Read More»Location: Atlantic Ocean Weather Alert: The Bermuda Weather Service is closely tracking Tropical Storm Paulette, which is currently 888 nautical miles east-southeast of the island, moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour. Closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours (3 days) is forecast to be 120 nautical miles to the southeast, at 12 pm on …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Bermuda Entry Requirements and Resumption of Commercial Flights at L.F. Wade Airport Effective July 1, 2020, commercial flight service will resume at L.F. Wade Airport. The Government of Bermuda is requiring that all travelers to Bermuda complete an online Travel Authorization and pay a $75 fee before traveling to Bermuda. The Travel Authorization can be found …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Additional flight to the United States A privately chartered jet will be traveling from Bermuda to Teterboro, New Jersey on Thursday, July 2. The flight is scheduled to depart Bermuda at 2 PM ADT. There are 6-8 seats available at an estimated cost of $1,750-2,000 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Carlton Smith, CSmith@longtailaviation.bm . …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Upcoming flight to the United States and resumption of limited American Citizen Services A privately chartered jet will be traveling from Bermuda to White Plains, New York on Saturday, June 27. There are seats available at an estimated cost of $1,000 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Anthony Richardson, arichardson@cedaraviation.com L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Expansion of Services at the U.S. Consulate On June 17, we will to open up our appointment schedule for limited U.S. citizen services. All services will be by appointment only – we are not offering walk in services at this time. If your passport has expired or is going to …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Upcoming flight to the United States A privately chartered aircraft will be traveling from Bermuda to Teterboro, N.J. today, Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Please contact arichardson@cedaraviation.com directly for information and ticketing. L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda closed for incoming commercial passenger flights on March 20. Charter aircraft …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Status of Services at the U.S. Consulate The flight we mentioned in our last message, which is going from Bermuda to New Jersey on Friday, June 12 is now full. If we become aware of any future flights, we will send out additional messaging. We know that many of you …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Upcoming flight to the United States An eight-passenger privately chartered jet will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda and back to Teterboro, New Jersey on Friday, June 12. There are seats available on both legs, at a cost of $1,812.50 per seat. If anyone has an interest, please contact: Raymond …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight to the United States – must book today! A privately chartered aircraft will be traveling from the United States to Bermuda and back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, June 1. There is a very small number of seats available to U.S. citizens on the U.S. bound …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Social media reports the possibility of demonstrations occurring in Bermuda on June 1, 2020. The U.S. Consulate General will be closed to the public on Monday, June 1, 2020. We expect to reopen for emergency services only on Tuesday, June 2. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings, and avoid crowds and …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID-19 Update Bermuda is currently in Phase 2 of the Reopening of Bermuda plan. For full details, continue to monitor the Government of Bermuda COVID-19 website . Status of Services: The Consular Section remains closed for routine U.S. citizen and visa services, including walk-in passport renewals. We will open for these services as soon as it is safe …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update: On May 21, Bermuda will enter Phase 2 of Bermuda’s re-opening plan. This phase only permits a modest expansion of services, which will still require restricted operations. There are currently no plans for any further repatriation flights to the United States, and there is no established date yet for the return of …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Status of Services at the U.S. Consulate The U.S. Consulate is currently open for emergency services only. Walk-in renewal services for U.S. passports have been temporarily suspended. If you are a U.S. citizen and require an emergency passport, please email us at hamiltonconsulate@state.gov. We will resume routine services …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Possible Flight to the United States A local travel agency has received authorization from the Government of Bermuda to operate a charter flight between Bermuda and Atlanta. The flight will operate on Friday, May 15, providing there is sufficient interest. If you are interested, please email the travel agency directly at …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Possible Flight to the United States There is the possibility of a charter flight from Bermuda to Atlanta in mid-May. In order to gauge interest in such a flight, please email the U.S. Consulate as soon as possible at hamiltonconsulate@state.gov if you would be interested in taking such a flight. If you …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight Departing Bermuda A British Airways flight from Bermuda to London is scheduled to depart on April 25th. U.S. citizens who are interested in returning to the United States via London should contact Government House via email atexecutiveofficer@gov.bm . Tickets are £500 or $620 each with an additional …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda, April 13, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight Availability to the United States There will be a private aircraft departing Bermuda on 15 April to Palm Beach, Florida. Any interested travelers should please contact Carlton Smith at Longtail Aviation for additional information. He may be reached at 293-5971, extension 1024. As of …
Read More»Location: Bermuda, April 7, 2020 Event: COVID 19 Update – Shelter in Place in effect As of April 6, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 20 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 39 cases; 17 individuals have recovered, and 2 have died). Effective 6:00 am on Saturday, April 4, a 24 hour shelter in place order …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Flight to the United States – Must Book Travel TODAY! As of April 4, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 23 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 37 cases; 14 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to Atlanta is scheduled for April 7. …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Repatriation Flight to the United States As of April 2, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 24 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 35 cases; 11 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to the U.S. is being arranged by the Bermudian travel agency Travel Edge. …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, April 2, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Repatriation Flight to the United States As of April 1, the Government of Bermuda confirmed 22 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 32 cases; 10 individuals have recovered). A repatriation charter flight from Bermuda to the U.S. is …
Read More»As of April 1 the Government of Bermuda confirmed 22 active cases of COVID-19 (there have been a total of 32 cases; 10 individuals have recovered). L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda closed for incoming commercial passenger flights on March 20. Charter aircraft are permitted to enter only with Government of Bermuda permission. A curfew is currently …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Continuation of Curfew Note: There are no updates for today. The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information, and for the benefit of those who just recently registered with the Consulate. The Government of Bermuda confirmed …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Continuation of Curfew Note: The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information, and for the benefit of those who just recently registered with the Consulate. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 22 cases of COVID-19 in …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 29, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update – Implementation of Curfew Note: This information will continue to be sent regularly for the benefit of new registrants in STEP. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 22 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 28. Effective at …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 28, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID 19 Update and Interest in Flights to the United States Note: This information will continue to be sent regularly for the benefit of new registrants in STEP. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 17 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 27, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: COVID-19 Update The following information remains in effect until further notice. The U.S. Consulate General is resending this notice to assure widest possible dissemination of this information. The Government of Bermuda confirmed 15 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 26. The Government …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Update on Status of Flight Availability from L. F. Wade Airport The U.S. Consulate has been advised that, at this time, no additional commercial air service is planned to/from Bermuda during the period that L.F. Wade airport is closed. You are receiving this message because you have registered in the Smart Traveler Enrollment …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Interest in Flights to the United States The Government of Bermuda confirmed 6 cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda, as of March 23. All U.S. Citizens currently in Bermuda who wish to return to the United States by commercial air service, are asked to please inform the U.S. Consulate of your potential interest. In …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 20, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Additional Flights to the United States from Bermuda The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice . U.S. Citizens who live in the United States should …
Read More»Global Health Advisory: Effective Friday, March 20, at 11:59 pm, L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda will close for incoming passenger flights for two weeks. Only returning residents will be allowed on flights to Bermuda arriving March 19 and March 20. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 19, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: As of March 19, 2020, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Bermuda. The government of Bermuda has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Effective Friday, March 20, at 11:59 pm, L.F. Wade Airport in Bermuda will close …
Read More»The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hamilton, Bermuda, March 18, 2020 Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: As of March 18, 2020, there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Bermuda. Several airlines have reduced or suspended flight services between Bermuda and the United States. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 147,000 reported cases worldwide. As of March 13, 2020, the Government of Bermuda announced there were NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bermuda. Bermuda has …
Read More»U.S. Consulate General Hamilton March 12, 2020 On March 11, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of most foreign nationals who have been in Schengen Area countries at any point during the 14 days prior to their scheduled arrival to the United States. These countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, …
Read More»Location: Hamilton, Bermuda Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. While there is no direct or immediate threat in Bermuda, the Consulate will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: …
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