Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
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- Health
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Overview
Overview
General COVID-19 Travel Advisory in Operation
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Overview
Security Status
High degree of caution
Latest Travel Alert
Citizens should exercise caution in any decisions about international travel, taking account of their overall health, their vaccine status, and the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad. Anyone considering travelling abroad should be aware that restrictions are subject to change at short notice, and additional restrictions may be imposed by the country of your destination, including during your visit.
Travel to Montserrat
All persons wishing to travel to Montserrat must submit a completed access declaration form by email 72 hours/3 days before travel.
General Travel Advice
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Safety and security
Crime
Crime remains relatively low in Montserrat but you should take sensible precautions.
- Don’t carry your credit card, travel tickets and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place.
- Don’t carry your passport unless absolutely necessary and leave a copy of your passport (and travel and insurance documents) with family or friends at home.
- Avoid showing large sums of money in public and don’t use ATMs after dark, especially if you are alone. Check no one has followed you after conducting your business.
- Keep a close eye on your personal belongings and hold on to them in public places such as internet cafes, train and bus stations.
- Avoid dark and unlit streets and stairways, arrange to be picked up or dropped off as close to your hotel or apartment entrance as possible.
Reporting a crime
If you’re a victim of a crime while in Montserrat, report it to the local police immediately.
Hurricane season
The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from July to October. You should pay close attention to local and international weather reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Always monitor local and international weather updates for the region by accessing, for example, the Weather Channel, or the US National Hurricane Centre website.
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Health
Health
Health
Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) has been an issue in the past in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Irish Citizens especially those with a weakened immune system or women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) at http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/Vectorborne/Zika/
WHO | World Health Organization
Vaccinations
Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
If you are unsure of the entry requirements for this country, including visa and other immigration information, ask your travel agent or contact the country’s nearest Embassy or Consulate.
You can also check with them how long your passport must be valid for.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
We do not have an Embassy in Montserrat, please contact our office in Dublin.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Iveagh House
80 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
D02 VY53
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 408 2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week