The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel. Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
A Travel Authorization (TE) is used to request approval for a business-related trip. In this document, the traveler indicates trip destination(s), purpose, and dates of travel and requests advance checks. In response, the TE records trip information and schedules advance checks.
Travel Authorizations must be created and approved prior to the travel dates. This document is used to estimate the costs for the trip, obtain the necessary approvals and generate an encumbrance that will be relieved after the corresponding Expense Report is filed.
The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.
Effective November 14 2022, travel authorizations will no longer be required to enter Bermuda. Visitors (arriving by air or yacht) travelling to Bermuda from November 14 onwards do not need to apply for a travel authorization.
Complete all sections of the DCFS 304, Case Related Travel Request including the Mode of Transportation (section E). The DCFS 304 must be submitted and approved (ten) 10 days in advance of the planned departure or as soon as possible for emergency or urgent situations.
All you need is your valid passport and the Bermuda Arrival Card. We invite you to complete the digital Bermuda Arrival Card prior to your arrival on the island. The form is easy and will take less than 2-minutes and get you through faster.
1. Valid passport: Ensure that your passport is valid for no less than 45 days beyond your intended stay in Bermuda. 2. Visa: Depending on your nationality, you may require a visa to enter Bermuda.