Entry requirements

This page has information on travelling to Montserrat.

This page reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British Citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Montserrat set and enforce entry rules. If you’re unsure how Montserrat’s entry requirements apply to you, contact its UK embassy, high commission or consulate.

All travellers

All travel to or from Montserrat is via Antigua. If you are travelling to Montserrat you must comply with Antiguan entry requirements, even when immediately transiting on to Montserrat. Check the travel advice for Antigua before booking any flights to or from Montserrat.

Entry requirements for Montserrat are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. You don’t need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to Montserrat nor take a pre-arrival COVID-19 test.

Further information can be found on the Montserrat government website.

Children and young people

Children under the age of two have always been exempt from COVID-19 controls. Otherwise, children and young people under 18 are treated the same as the adult who accompanies them.

Further information, can be found on the Montserrat government website.

Check your passport and travel documents before you travel

Passport validity

You must hold a valid passport to enter Montserrat. Your passport must be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.

Visas

You don’t need a visa for Montserrat if you are either a British citizen passport holder or a British Overseas Territories citizen passport holder. For other nationalities, there is an on-line visa application service.

Embarkation tax

When you leave Montserrat you will be charged an embarkation tax of EC$25 for residents or EC$45 for non-residents. In most cases this fee will be included in the purchase of a flight ticket, but you are advised to check with your airline before departing.

Yellow fever

Check whether you need a yellow fever certificate by visiting the National Travel Health Network and Centre’s TravelHealthPro website.

Returning to the UK

Check what you must do to return to the UK.