Moving to Montserrat from Malta

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Malta 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

MT
43.0
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MT
87.0%
MS
56.2%

Malta 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

MT
3.1%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$57,200
MS
$34,000

Malta performs better than Montserrat across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MT
83.2 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.5
MS
10.4

Malta performs better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Malta 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 Malta and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

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

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT MS
Population 464,186 5,414
Currency Euro (€) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Maltese English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +356 +1664
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112