Moving to Montserrat from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montserrat compared to United Arab Emirates.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
MS
72.6
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
MS
56.2%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
MS
$34,000

United Arab Emirates performs better than Montserrat across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
MS
10.4

United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Montserrat leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Arab Emirates passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to 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 Montserrat?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montserrat: 72.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montserrat offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE MS
Population9,915,8035,414
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
LanguagesArabicEnglish
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+971+1664
Time zones11
Emergency number999