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Traveling to Bermuda with Your Dog: Permits, Pet-Friendly Hotels & Dining

Bermuda's wild nature trails, lush gardens, and inviting beaches offer unforgettable adventures for you and your dog. With careful preparation, bringing your pet along is simple and rewarding.

From Spittal Pond Nature Reserve to the subtropical Botanical Gardens and adjacent Arboretum, walks with your furry companion become extraordinary. Try jogging the scenic Railway Trail spanning the island or exploring miles of sandy shores—beaches welcome dogs from November to April. Your dog will thrive here just as much as you do.

Requirements for Bringing Dogs to Bermuda from the US and Canada

  • Bermuda Import Permit: Required by the Bermuda Government from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Apply through your local veterinarian.
  • Health Certificate: Issued within 10 days of arrival by a licensed vet, identifying the dog by name, breed, sex, age, and color. Must confirm no communicable diseases or external parasites.
  • Microchip: Implanted and readable by a standard scanner.
  • Pest Control Statement: Vet confirmation of treatment with acaricidal preparation against ticks on the day of examination.
  • Rabies Vaccination Certificate: Proof the dog hasn't been exposed to rabies or in a quarantined area in the last six months, plus history of at least two vaccinations. Dogs under 10 months or with only one vaccination do not qualify.

If unsure about vaccinations, fax your dog's full history to the Department of Environmental Protection (Animal Husbandry: +1 (441) 236-7582; Animal Imports: +1 (441) 232-0046) or email: denr.ah@gov.bm.

Dogs arriving directly from the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, or Jamaica do not require rabies vaccination.

Visit the Bermuda Government website for full details and breed restrictions.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Vacation rentals are ideal for dog owners, but many hotels also welcome pets.

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club allows up to two dogs per room (under 25 lbs) for $25 per day per pet. Dogs cannot be left unattended and must be leashed in public areas.

Rosewood Bermuda offers expansive lawns and trails, with no fees for dogs under 25 lbs. Amenities include dog beds, treats, toys, and water bowls.

View a complete list of pet-friendly stays in Bermuda.

Dog-Friendly Dining

Numerous restaurants feature pet-friendly patios and porches. Call ahead to confirm:

  • Pink Beach Club, The Loren
  • Devil’s Isle Café, City of Hamilton
  • Village Pantry, Flatt’s Village
  • Gulfstream, South Shore, Southampton
  • The Wharf Tavern, Town of St. George
  • Wahoo’s Bistro & Patio, Town of St. George
  • TEN Café & Bar, City of Hamilton
  • North Rock Brewery, Smith’s
  • Sul Verde, Rosewood Bermuda
  • Island Brasserie, Rosewood Bermuda
  • Beach Club Restaurant, Rosewood Bermuda
  • The Docksider Pub & Restaurant, City of Hamilton

Explore a full list of dog-friendly restaurants in Bermuda.

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