Montserrat Visa Information
Summary
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes/1 | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passport Note
All passengers must hold a return or onward ticket to a country to which they have a legal right of entry and sufficient funds to cover the period of their stay. Passengers not in possession of a return or onward ticket may be required to leave a deposit on arrival. Passengers not complying with any of the entry regulations listed above may be deported.
Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except:
1.nationals of the UK who may present a driver's license or official ID card as proof of citizenship.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note:
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
Warning
Most visits to Montserrat are completely trouble-free. The crime rate is very low, but visitors should take sensible precautions against petty crime.
When you leave Montserrat you will be charged an embarkation tax. For residents this is EC$25 and for non-residents it is EC$45. In addition, there is a security charge of EC$10 for every passenger departing from John A Osbourne Airport. This is payable at check-in.
The Soufrière Hills Volcano remains extremely active. A new Hazard Level System was introduced in August 2008. The Hazard Level System divides the southern two-thirds of Montserrat, into six zones with two Maritime Exclusion Zones. Access permission for each of these zones is dependent on the level of volcanic activity. The current Hazard Level is 4, on a scale of 1 to 5. Entry to this area is strictly controlled and requires a police license. In addition, three areas around the island's coastline have been designated Maritime Exclusion Zones with no entry to mariners because of the danger of volcanic flows reaching the sea.
A 'Guide to Volcanic Hazards' as well as maps showing the Safe and Unsafe land and marine areas are available in the arrival hall at Geralds Airport, the seaport and local police stations. These contain essential information about the volcanic threat. Travelers should ensure that they take a copy of these leaflets on arrival, or view it online at:
www.mvo.ms/0701%20Risk%20Map.htm
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The hurricane season in Montserrat normally runs from June to November.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | No | |
| Yellow Fever | No* |
Health Care
There is a well-equipped hospital, providing 24-hour casualty service. Montserrat is a UK Dependency and a limited reciprocal health agreement exists with the UK. On presentation of proof of UK residence, free treatment is available at the general hospital and at state-run clinics to those aged over 65 and under 16. Dental treatment is also free for school-age children. Private health insurance is recommended. For specialist treatment, visitors are required to travel to neighboring islands (eg Antigua or Guadeloupe).
Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Montserrat