Moving to India from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in India compared to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MS
0.0
IN
2.8

Montserrat performs better than India 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
IN
3.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2025

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
IN
70.0%

Montserrat generally does better on infrastructure, though India 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%
IN
4.2%

India performs significantly better than Montserrat 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
IN
72.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
IN
23.3

Montserrat performs better than India across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

India passport

India passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
India 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 India?

Connectivity is usually fine (India: 3.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does India offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is India safe for expats?

Montserrat performs better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in India is 2.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Montserrat.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Montserrat, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MS IN
Population 5,440 1,463,865,525
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages English English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1664 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112