Montserrat

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.

The 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.

Travel to and from Montserrat is by air either through Antigua or St Maarten. There is currently no ferry service. 

If 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.  

Passport validity requirements

To enter Montserrat, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You 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.

Visa requirements

You can visit Montserrat without a visa for up to 180 days.  

You need a work permit to work in Montserrat.

Online Immigration and Customs Form 

To 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.

Embarkation tax

When 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.

Vaccine requirements

To 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.

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Montserrat guide.

Customs rules

There 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.

Certain 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.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy and the Montserrat authorities will support you if you need help.

Emergency services in Montserrat

Telephone: 911 or 999 (ambulance, fire, police)

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from the Montserrat authorities

Contact the Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS).

Telephone: +1 (664) 491-2555/6

Email: police@gov.ms

The Governor’s Office in Montserrat does not offer any consular services to British nationals. 

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