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There are lots of Bermuda-made articles including handcrafts, pottery, BERMUDA DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
cedarware, blown glass, fashions and paintings by local artists. Browsing
through picturesque shops will bring surprises, good values and many Bermuda Department of Tourism
souvenirs. Bathing suits, sports clothes and sun straws are other good buys Global House, 43 Church Street
and perhaps more fun to get while you’re in Bermuda. Hamilton HM 12
Bermuda
visiTors’ duTy free allowances: Tel: 441 292 0023
usa, canada and uK
Visitors to Bermuda are permitted to take back merchandise, duty free. NORTH AMERICA
US Customs and Border Protection has a preclearance facility in the
L.F. Wade International Airport. All passengers departing to the US must fill Tel: 1 212 818 9800 or 1 800 223 6106 (USA)
out written declaration forms in Bermuda before clearing US Customs and E-mail: travel@bermudatourism.com
Border Protection. These forms are available at travel agencies and airlines
at the L.F. Wade International Airport in Bermuda.
EUROPE
US Citizens’ Allowance (visit www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel) $800 after
48 hours and every 30 days (exemption includes 200 cigarettes, 100 Tel: (0) 800 883 0857 (UK)
non-Cuban cigars).
E-mail: ukEurope@bermudatourism.com
Canadian Citizens’ Allowance (visit www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) $200 after
24 hours any time, $400 after 48 hours any time or 7 days any time.
UK Citizens’ Allowance (visit www.hmrc.gov.uk) £390 – Full value will be
charged on goods over this value.
Note: Plant materials which will propagate are not permitted entry without prior For more information, additional brochures or to book
permission from your own country. Also, it is advisable to check your own liquor laws a Bermuda vacation you are welcome to call or visit:
before coming to Bermuda.
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anyone from buying more than their GoToBermuda.com
duty free allowance. The duty you
pay is often very reasonable and
makes it worthwhile.
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Labour Day, Remembrance Day
and Christmas Day
There are also public holidays on:
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Note: On public holidays and Sundays in Bermuda all businesses, some shops and any form without the permission of the Bermuda Department of Tourism, Creative
restaurants close. Buses and ferry boats operate on limited schedules. However, Services Office, Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, Bermuda.
entertainment, sightseeing and sporting activities are available.
Reproducing or copying this brochure in any form and the selling of it is prohibited.
Calendar of Events. In addition to our signature events, Bermuda has This material is distributed by the Bermuda Department of Tourism on behalf of
something to offer her visitors all year. There are many events that are the Bermuda Government. Additional information is available at the Department of
vacation highlights, some are spectator events while others welcome visitor Justice, Washington, D.C.
participation. Visit our website GoToBermuda.com/what-to-do/events-cal-
endar/ for a complete listing. BDOT/J05486/5.13/IP/85M/1078 Printed in Bermuda by Island Press