Moving to France from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. 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 France.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 17% vs 2015

people born in Montserrat live in France · UN DESA

Who's moving to France?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
FR
1.6

Montserrat performs better than France 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
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
FR
86.0%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though France 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%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
FR
$55,200

Montserrat generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
FR
3.1

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

France passport

France passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
France 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 France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 49.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than France across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS FR
Population 5,414 68,305,148
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Euro (€)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +33
Time zones 1 14
Emergency number 112