Moving to Belgium from Montserrat

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Montserrat to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Montserrat to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
BE
1.1

Montserrat performs better than Belgium 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

MS
72.6
BE
43.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
BE
91.0%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though Belgium leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
BE
$63,600

Belgium performs significantly 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

MS
75.7 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly 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 Montserrat and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Belgium across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS BE
Population 5,414 11,847,338
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English Dutch, French, German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112