This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Montserrat’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in Montserrat set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Visit Montserrat official tourism division.
\n\nTravel to and from Montserrat is by air either through Antigua or St Maarten. There is currently no ferry service.
\n\nIf you are travelling to Montserrat, you must meet the entry requirements of the relevant third country. Check the travel advice for Antigua or travel advice for St Maarten.
\n\nTo enter Montserrat, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nYou can visit Montserrat without a visa for up to 180 days.
\n\nYou need a work permit to work in Montserrat.
\n\nTo avoid delays at immigration upon arrival in Montserrat, travellers are required to complete the online Immigration and Customs Form -Montserrat - Online Immigration & Customs Portal which is available 72 hours prior to travel. This form must be saved or printed and presented to Immigration and Customs Officials upon arrival.
\n\nWhen you leave Montserrat you must pay an embarkation tax of 45 East Caribbean dollars (25 East Caribbean dollars if you are a resident). The tax is usually included in the flight cost – check with your airline.
\n\nTo enter Montserrat, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
\n\nFor full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Montserrat guide.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Montserrat. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
\n\nCertain marine and animal specimens may not be taken from the island. Check with the local customs authorities before you buy such items and declare them when you leave.
\n\n","safety_html":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in Montserrat, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nCrime levels are low, but watch your belongings when you are travelling. Keep your accommodation locked, do not leave baggage in parked vehicles and use hotel safes or deposit boxes if possible.
\n\nMontserrat is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
\n\nBeachwear or swimwear is not socially acceptable except in beach areas and pools.
\n\nThe penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. If convicted, offenders can expect prison sentences and heavy fines.
\n\nSame-sex sexual activity is legal, but same-sex marriages are not recognised in law. Throughout the island, people are very conservative. They are tolerant of same-sex couples, but do not approve of showing affection in public.
\n\nHotels are generally welcoming to all, regardless of sexual orientation. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nMost large supermarkets, restaurants and hotels accept major credit cards. The territory has limited but modern banking facilities. US dollars are widely accepted.
\n\nThere are a small number of Bank of Montserrat (BoM) ATMs on the island, but they are only available to customers with a BoM bank account.
\n\nCoastal waters can be dangerous. Riptides and undertows are common. Follow the instructions and warnings of local authorities.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nIf you are planning to drive in Montserrat, see information on driving abroad.
\n\nTo drive in Montserrat, you must apply online for a temporary visitor’s driving licence, valid for 3 months, and this should be completed 3 days (72 hrs) before date of travel. You must have a valid UK driving licence and pay a fee of 50 East Caribbean dollars.
\n\nThere is an island-wide maximum speed limit of 20mph, but local drivers do not observe it. Drive with caution due to dangerous hairpin bends, steep drops, poor road conditions and the unpredictable actions of other road users.
\n\nTaxis are not metered. Agree the fare in local currency before you set off.
\n\nShort notice cancellations or changes to flight schedules are common. Check with your airline ahead of travel.
\n\nThe Soufrière Hills volcano has been active since 1995. However, there has been no major volcanic activity since February 2010. The volcano is in a period of prolonged pause but may still emit ash clouds and toxic gases. The 40% of the island that is not directly affected by volcanic activity is still prone to ash falls and volcanic gases if the wind is blowing from south to north. Ash falls can lead to flight cancellations.
\n\nSee Regional risks for information about how the island manages the risk of volcanic eruptions.
\n\nThe hurricane season in the Caribbean officially runs from 1 June to 30 November, though stormy weather can happen outside this period. Landslides and local flooding are common. The Belham Valley is especially prone, and communities on the Isles Bay side of the valley quite regularly find themselves cut off for a day or so following heavy rains.
\n\nMonitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and the US National Hurricane Center.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to hurricanes.
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