Moving to Montserrat from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy 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 Italy 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

IT
0.6
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Italy 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

IT
31.5
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IT
75.0%
MS
56.2%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
MS
$34,000

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
MS
10.4

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT MS
Population 61,095,551 5,414
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Catalan, Italian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +39 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112