Moving to Montserrat from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Burkina Faso to Montserrat — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Burkina Faso 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

How Burkina Faso and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

BF
1.2
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BF
0.8
MS
72.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BF
28.2%
MS
56.2%

Montserrat performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
3.5%
MS
5.6%

Burkina Faso performs better than Montserrat across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BF
61.3 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
43.6
MS
10.4

Montserrat performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Burkina Faso passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Montserrat.

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?

With 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Montserrat can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Burkina Faso and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Burkina Faso.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF MS
Population 24,074,580 5,440
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +226 +1664
Time zones 1 1