Moving to Canada from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Canada. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Montserrat to Canada.

Living there in 2020
655 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Montserrat live in Canada · UN DESA

Who's moving to Canada?

Top countries of origin for Canada's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Canada compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
CA
2.0

Montserrat performs better than Canada across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
CA
42.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
CA
94.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
CA
6.9%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
CA
82.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
CA
4.7

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

Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Montserrat to Canada?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montserrat and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Canada 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 Canada?

Connectivity is usually fine (Canada: 42.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Canada offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Canada safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Canada across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS CA
Population 5,440 41,651,653
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages English English, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +1
Time zones 1 6
Emergency number — 911