Montserrat Permit of Economic Residence
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Program Type:
Residence by Investment
Processing Time:
3-6 months
Citizenship Timeline:
N/A
Permanent Residency Timeline:
Upon approval
Physical Presence Required:
None
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
190 destinations
Minimum Contribution:
EC$400,000 (US$148,000)
Contribution Options:
Bank Deposit, Business Investment, Property Investment
Program Overview
Montserrat Permit of Economic Residence
Montserrat, a British overseas territory, offers qualified investors a unique opportunity to obtain permanent residence on the picturesque Caribbean Island.
Investors can get permanent residency by investing at least EC$400,000 (approximately US$148,000) for real estate investments or local bank deposit.
The program doesn’t lead to UK citizenship, but Montserrat residents enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen Area, UK, and Canada.
Montserrat Permit of Economic Residence
How to Qualify
The Montserrat Economic Residence Permit program offers investors several options:
Investment options (minimum EC$400,000 or US$148,000 in one of the following):
- Real Estate
- Bank Deposit
- Government Bonds
Investments must be held for a minimum duration of five years to maintain residence status.
Additional requirements:
- Prove net worth exceeding EC$400,000 (US$148,000)
- Demonstrate intention to invest in a commercial enterprise (no specific minimum amount)
- Follow through with commercial investment after application approval
Montserrat Permit of Economic Residence
Salient Benefits
- Minimal physical presence
- Requirements
- Lower taxes
- Safety and security
- Warm climate
- English as official language
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Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
The Montserrat Economic Residence Permit doesn’t offer a path to citizenship.
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
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Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to The Montserrat Investment Promotion Agency (MIPA).
Legislation upon which this program is based Economic Residence Programme Regulations, 2019.
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Qualifying Real Estate
As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:
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Program Statistics
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