Caribbean · Territory
Montserrat: Travel Guide & Requirements
Montserrat is a territory in Caribbean with its capital in Plymouth. It covers 102 km². The official language is English. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $).
Where is Montserrat? Map of Montserrat
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 16.75° N, 62.2° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 40 km
- Montserrat
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Montserrat
- Passport
A passport valid for your whole stay (check the rules of the governing country).
- Travel advice
Safe to visit — US and UK advice.
Before you go
9 things to know before you travel to Montserrat
- Safety: Yes — Montserrat is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Montserrat Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: January to April — when daytime highs in Plymouth are around 26–27°C.
- Money: the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) — 1 US dollar is about 2.7070 XCD.
- Plugs: type A and B, 230 V, 60 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 911 / 999, Ambulance 911 / 999, Fire 911 / 999.
- Language: English is official.
- Driving: on the left — speed limits are 20 mph in built-up areas and 40 mph outside built-up areas.
- Time zone: UTC-4 in Plymouth.
- Capital: Plymouth.
Key facts
Montserrat at a glance
Languages spoken: English
Geography & history
About Montserrat
English and Irish colonists from St. Kitts first settled on Montserrat in 1632; the first African slaves arrived three decades later. The British and French fought for possession of the island for most of the 18th century, but it finally was confirmed as a British possession in 1783. The island's sugar plantation economy was converted to small farm landholdings in the mid-19th century. The Soufriere Hills Volcano erupted in 1995, devastating much of the island; two thirds of the population fled abroad. Montserrat has endured volcanic activity since, with the last eruption occurring in 2013.
Location
Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico
Climate
tropical; little daily or seasonal temperature variation
Terrain
volcanic island, mostly mountainous, with small coastal lowland
Highest point
Soufriere Hills volcano pre-eruption height was 915 m; current lava dome is subject to periodic build up and collapse; estimated dome height was 1,050 m in 2015
Natural resources
NEGL
Natural hazards
volcanic eruptions; severe hurricanes (June to November) volcanism: Soufrière Hills volcano (915 m) has erupted continuously since 1995; a massive eruption in 1997 destroyed most of the capital, Plymouth, and made about half of the island uninhabitable; the i…
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Montserrat
The default speed limits in Montserrat are 20 mph in built-up areas and 40 mph outside built-up areas. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- SPEED
LIMIT2020 mphBuilt-up areasTowns and cities - SPEED
LIMIT4040 mphOutside built-up areasCountry roads
- International Driving PermitNot a party to the IDP conventionsCheck with the embassy whether your licence is accepted
- Driving sideDrive on the leftOvertake on the right
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Safety
Is Montserrat safe to visit?
Yes — Montserrat is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Montserrat Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: Updated information about travel to and from Montserrat including new information about completing an online immigration and customs form. New information about applying for a temporary visitors driving licence and updated information about healthcare in Montserrat ('Entry requirements', 'Safety and
Updated 3 Jul 2026 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Montserrat
The best time to visit Montserrat is January to April, when daytime highs in Plymouth are around 26–27°C. May to July and November to December are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 158 mm of rain.
- Jan27°C26°C
- Feb26°C25°C
- Mar27°C26°C
- Apr27°C26°C
- May28°C27°C
- Jun29°C28°C
- Jul29°C28°C
- Aug29°C28°C
- Sep29°C28°C
- Oct29°C28°C
- Nov28°C27°C
- Dec27°C27°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Montserrat
Plugs & sockets
230 V, 60 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Currency · 26 October 2026
Eastern Caribbean dollar exchange rates today
Montserrat uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $). One US dollar buys 2.7070 XCD; over the last 30 days the XCD has lost 0.2% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in XCD
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Montserrat ranks
How Montserrat compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Montserrat
1 airports and airfields — 1 large, 0 medium and 0 small, plus 0 heliports. 1 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Montserrat has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 40 km.
People
Population & society
Religion
Economy
Economy
Main industries
tourism, rum, textiles, electronic appliances
Export partners
USA 25%, Antigua & Barbuda 13%, Guyana 13%, Egypt 12%, France 10% (2023)
Top exports
gravel and crushed stone, sand (2023)
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.