Moving to Montserrat from Samoa

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Samoa to Montserrat — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Samoa to Montserrat.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Samoa to Montserrat.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

WS
6.3
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.9
MS
72.6
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
MS
56.2%

Samoa generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
5.0%
MS
5.6%

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
MS
10.4

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

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

Can you move from Samoa to Montserrat?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Samoa 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Montserrat has 72.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Samoa across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Samoa.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS MS
Population 219,306 5,440
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, Samoan English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +685 +1664
Time zones 1 1