Moving to Montserrat from Iraq

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iraq 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 Iraq 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

IQ
9.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Iraq 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

IQ
14.4
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IQ
49.0%
MS
56.2%

Montserrat performs significantly better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IQ
15.5%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$12,600
MS
$34,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IQ
73.2 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
19.6
MS
10.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Montserrat

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

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ MS
Population 40,462,701 5,414
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +964 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104