What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Montserrat, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 3 July 2026
Latest change, in the source's words: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).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Montserrat” of the UK government's travel advice for Montserrat, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Telephone: 911 or 999 (ambulance, fire, police)
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Montserrat, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
Dress code
Beachwear or swimwear is not socially acceptable except in beach areas and pools.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
The penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. If convicted, offenders can expect prison sentences and heavy fines.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is legal, but same-sex marriages are not recognised in law. Throughout the island, people are very conservative. They are tolerant of same-sex couples, but do not approve of showing affection in public.
Hotels are generally welcoming to all, regardless of sexual orientation. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Money
Most large supermarkets, restaurants and hotels accept major credit cards. The territory has limited but modern banking facilities. US dollars are widely accepted.
There are a small number of Bank of Montserrat (BoM) ATMs on the island, but they are only available to customers with a BoM bank account.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Montserrat, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
There are 2 pharmacies in Montserrat:
at Glendon hospital, +1 (664) 491 2552
Lee’s Pharmacy, Brades, +1 (664) 491 3444
There can be shortages, so travel with a supply of all prescription medicines.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Montserrat, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
What to pack
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesAB
Voltage230/400 V
Frequency60 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
24 °C (76 °F)
Lows
21 °C (70 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
113 mm (4.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
24 °C (76 °F)
Lows
21 °C (69 °F)
Highs
28 °C (82 °F)
Rain
65 mm (2.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
March
Average
25 °C (76 °F)
Lows
21 °C (70 °F)
Highs
28 °C (83 °F)
Rain
73 mm (2.9 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
April
Average
25 °C (78 °F)
Lows
22 °C (71 °F)
Highs
29 °C (84 °F)
Rain
93 mm (3.7 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
May
Average
26 °C (80 °F)
Lows
23 °C (74 °F)
Highs
30 °C (85 °F)
Rain
142 mm (5.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
June
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (76 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
126 mm (5.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
July
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
182 mm (7.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
August
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
183 mm (7.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
September
Average
27 °C (81 °F)
Lows
24 °C (75 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
188 mm (7.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
October
Average
27 °C (80 °F)
Lows
23 °C (74 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
185 mm (7.3 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
November
Average
26 °C (79 °F)
Lows
23 °C (73 °F)
Highs
29 °C (85 °F)
Rain
173 mm (6.8 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
December
Average
25 °C (77 °F)
Lows
22 °C (71 °F)
Highs
28 °C (83 °F)
Rain
139 mm (5.5 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Montserrat.
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