Montserrat
Entry requirements
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.
All travel to and from Montserrat is through Antigua. If you are travelling to Montserrat, you must meet Antiguan entry requirements. Check the travel advice for Antigua.
COVID-19 rules
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Montserrat.
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.
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.