Moving to Montserrat from France

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from France 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 France to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.3
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than France across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
48.9
MS
72.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

FR
88.7%
MS
56.2%

France 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

FR
7.5%
MS
5.6%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FR
83.0 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.4
MS
10.4

France 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

Can you move from France to Montserrat?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

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France passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
France 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 France across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in France.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

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

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At a Glance

FR MS
Population 68,720,337 5,440
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +33 +1664
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112 —