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MontserratStatus in-countryLast checked October 17, 2026

Montserrat Residents Permit (property owners) and Permanent/Economic Residence

Non-nationals who own property in Montserrat can apply online for a Residents Permit through the Immigration Department. Separately, Montserrat grants Permits of Permanent Residence under the Immigration (Permanent Residence Permits) Regulations 2005 and Permits of Economic Residence under the 1998 Economic Residence Permit Regulations, handled by the Office of the Deputy Governor.

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Life in Montserrat

Money

2

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar

XCD

East Caribbean Dollar

Tax

5–40%

Income tax (national)

social security 7%

Personal allowance of XCD 18,000 (0%), then 5% to XCD 25,000, 20% to 35,000, 25% to 45,000, 30% to 150,000 and 40% above XCD 150,000, for years of assessment from 1 January 2024.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign owners of property in Montserrat, and long-term residents or investors seeking permanent or economic residence.

Eligibility

  • Residents Permit

    You need to own property in Montserrat, not be a Montserrat national, and have documents proving you own it.

    Official wording

    Applicant must own property in Montserrat, not be a national of Montserrat, and have documentation of ownership.

  • Permanent Residence

    Governed by the Immigration (Permanent Residence Permits) Regulations 2005; see the official guidance notes.

  • Economic Residence

    Governed by the Immigration (Economic Residence Permit) Regulations (SRO No. 8 of 1998).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistOnline Residents Permit application
  • FeesResidents Permit application and processing
  • Steps to applyRead the Residents Permit Guide on immigration

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