Moving to Montserrat from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Indonesia to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

ID
0.6
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
MS
72.6

Montserrat performs significantly better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ID
3.4%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
MS
$34,000

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
MS
10.4

Montserrat performs significantly better than Indonesia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Indonesia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Indonesia.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Indonesia, the official language is Indonesian.

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At a Glance

ID MS
Population 277,329,163 5,414
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Indonesian English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +62 +1664
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112