Moving to Haiti from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole. 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 Haiti compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
HT
40.9

Montserrat performs better than Haiti 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
HT
0.3

Montserrat performs better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$34,000
HT
$2,900

Montserrat performs better than Haiti 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
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
HT
40.0

Montserrat performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Montserrat.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Haiti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS HT
Population 5,414 11,334,637
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114