last edited Dec 11, 2019
Health and Safety in Montserrat
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Montserrat
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Official Recommendations
In France, both for individuals and professionals, the "travel advice" from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding precautions for each country has legal value. A similar online travel advice system exists in several countries:
Health
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter the island, though it is still advisable to be up to date with your "basic vaccinations."
Diseases
Hygiene
Local Healthcare Facilities
Safety
Crime and Delinquency
Scams and "Tourist" Harassment
Socio-Political Risks
Nothing to report.
Climate, Nature, and Wildlife
Given recent history, it is nature that has posed the biggest "problem" for Montserrat. Beyond occasionally devastating hurricanes (Hugo in 1989), it is the eruption and ongoing activity of the Soufrière Hills volcano that has shaped the island. For this reason, the entire southern part of the island remains an "exclusion zone" and is heavily regulated, with evacuation measures in place (including sirens across the island). Visiting this area (limited access) requires permission from the police via approved guides and agencies, and it is strongly advised not to ignore these restrictions...
Foreign Consulates on the Island
If you encounter problems while traveling abroad, your country’s consular services can assist you. It is also worth noting that if you are a citizen of the European Union and your country is not represented, you may seek help from any other EU member state’s representation.
France
No office in Montserrat; it falls under the representation in Saint Lucia: Consulate General, Nelson Mandela Drive Vigie, GPO Private Box 937, Castries. Tel.: +1 758 455 6060.
Belgium
No representation.
Canada
No office in Anguilla; it falls under the representation in Barbados: High Commission of Canada in Barbados, Bishop's Court Hill, St. Michael, P.O. Box 404, Bridgetown, Barbados BB11113. Tel.: +1 246 629 3550. In case of emergency: 613 996 8885.
Switzerland
No representation.