Montserrat
Summary
Before you travel, check the Entry requirements section for Montserrat’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. The local authorities deal with all requests for emergency assistance. See Emergency assistance.
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November.
Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Montserrat with effect from Friday evening through Saturday; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the the US National Hurricane Centre and and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See See Natural disasters. You should monitor the Montserrat Disaster Management Coordination Agency Facebook page for updates.
Around one third of the island is virtually unaffected by volcanic activity. The other two-thirds are vulnerable. The Soufriere Hills Volcano has been active since 1995. However, there has been no major volcanic activity since February 2010. See Natural disasters.
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Montserrat, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Before you travel, check the Entry requirements section for Montserrat’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory. There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. The local authorities deal with all requests for emergency assistance. See Emergency assistance.
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November.
Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Montserrat with effect from Friday evening through Saturday; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the the US National Hurricane Centre and and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See See Natural disasters. You should monitor the Montserrat Disaster Management Coordination Agency Facebook page for updates.
Around one third of the island is virtually unaffected by volcanic activity. The other two-thirds are vulnerable. The Soufriere Hills Volcano has been active since 1995. However, there has been no major volcanic activity since February 2010. See Natural disasters.
Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Montserrat, attacks cannot be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Update history
2026-07-03 16:32
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 security’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2024-04-03 14:27
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-10-30 12:35
Removal of Hurricane Tammy information (‘Summary’ page).
2023-10-23 16:44
Hurricane Tammy passed close to Montserrat over the weekend of 21 and 22 October. There may be disruption to road travel and air links. (‘Summary’ page).
2023-10-20 18:31
Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Montserrat with effect from Friday evening through Saturday; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. (‘Summary’ page)
2023-06-22 11:13
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-12-07 16:03
Removal of requirement to take COVID-19 test on arrival (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-07-11 11:54
Updated information on changes to the Montserrat COVID-19 protocols (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-06-08 12:30
Editorial amendments to information on PCR testing (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-29 17:42
Updated information on COVID-19 entry requirements for Montserrat (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-01 16:57
Update to information on COVID-19 restrictions for accommodation and public places (‘Coronavirus’ page) and COVID-19 entry rules (‘Entry Requirements’ page)