Moving to Montserrat from United States

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United States to Montserrat. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from United States to Montserrat, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
121 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 United States 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

US
6.4
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than United States 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

US
37.8
MS
72.6

Montserrat performs significantly better than United States across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

US
3.6%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
MS
$34,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

US
80.6 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
MS
10.4

United States performs better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport

United States passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Free
United States 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 United States and Montserrat.

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

Both United States and Montserrat share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

US MS
Population 337,341,954 5,414
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1664
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911