Moving to Montserrat from Brazil

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brazil to Montserrat — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brazil to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
MS
72.6
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
MS
56.2%

Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than Brazil across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
MS
10.4

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Montserrat. To live, work, or study long-term in Montserrat, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Montserrat's immigration authority.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Brazil passport holders can enter Montserrat without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Montserrat has 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR MS
Population217,240,0605,414
CurrencyBrazilian Real (R$)East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
LanguagesPortugueseEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+55+1664
Time zones41
Emergency number190