Moving to Montserrat from Seychelles

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Seychelles to Montserrat — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Seychelles to Montserrat.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Seychelles and Montserrat stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
8.0
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
31.6
MS
72.6
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SC
87.8%
MS
56.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2017

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
MS
5.6%

Seychelles 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

SC
76.3 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
12.9
MS
10.4

Montserrat generally does better on family life, though Seychelles leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2022–2024), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
Seychelles 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 Seychelles and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 8.0 in Seychelles.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

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

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At a Glance

SC MS
Population 122,730 5,440
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +1664
Time zones 1 1