Moving to Montserrat from Canada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Canada to Montserrat. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Canada to Montserrat, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
35 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Canada live in Montserrat · UN DESA

Who's moving to Montserrat?

Top countries of origin for Montserrat's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CA
2.0
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Canada across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CA
42.5
MS
72.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

CA
94.3%
MS
56.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
6.9%
MS
5.6%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CA
82.1 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.7
MS
10.4

Canada generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Canada 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?

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 Canada and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Canada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Canada.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CA MS
Population 41,651,653 5,440
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1664
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911 —