Moving to Montserrat from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Montserrat — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Montserrat.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Montserrat, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
28 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines live in Montserrat · UN DESA

Who's moving to Montserrat?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VC
40.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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

VC
28.5
MS
72.6

Montserrat performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VC
18.7%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VC
$17,900
MS
$34,000

Montserrat performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VC
76.7 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VC
12.9
MS
10.4

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Montserrat?

With 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Montserrat can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

Both Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Montserrat share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

VC MS
Population 100,969 5,414
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1784 +1664
Time zones 1 1