Moving to Montserrat from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominican Republic 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
23 ↓ 4% vs 2015

people born in Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DO
10.7
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DO
85.0%
MS
56.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DO
5.6%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
MS
$34,000

Dominican Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DO
72.6 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
MS
10.4

Montserrat performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

DO MS
Population 10,694,700 5,414
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911