{"metadata":{"generated":{"timestamp":1393874948,"date":"2014-03-03 20:29:08"}},"data":{"country-iso":"MS","advisory-state":0,"has-advisory-warning":0,"has-regional-advisory":0,"has-content":1,"update-metadata":"TR update (Mandatory Annual Review)","eng":{"name":"Montserrat","url-slug":"montserrat","friendly-date":"March 3, 2014 14:00 ","advisory-text":"Exercise normal security precautions","recent-updates":"This Travel Advice page was thoroughly reviewed and updated.","advisories":"
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The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.<\/p>\n
Petty crime occurs. Exercise normal precautions and ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times.<\/p>\n
The Belham Valley should be avoided during and after heavy rainfall due to the possibility of mudflows. Driving after dark and in the more mountainous regions should be done with caution due to steep, narrow and winding roads.<\/p>\n
The ferry service from Antigua to Montserrat reopened on November 1, 2013, and currently operates five days per week. There are four daily flights to Antigua from the island airport. A helicopter service operates from V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua to Gerald’s Heliport in Montserrat.<\/p>\n
Consult our Transportation Safety<\/a> page in order to verify if national airlines meet safety standards.<\/p>","entry-exit":" It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. Canadian consular officials cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet entry requirements. The following information on entry and exit requirements has been obtained from the British authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to check with the British High Commission<\/a> or one of its consulates<\/a> for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel<\/a> page, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.<\/p>\n You must present a passport<\/a> to visit Montserrat, which must be valid for the duration of your stay.<\/p>\n Canadian citizens transiting the United States when travelling to and from Montserrat by air must comply with entry requirements to the U.S. For more detailed information, please see the Canada Border Services Agency<\/a>’s website.<\/p>\n Tourist visa: Not required The Montserratian authorities charge an embarkation tax on all visitors who have been in the country for more than 24 hours.<\/p>\n Children need special documentation to visit certain countries. Please consult our Children<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before allowing entry. Consult the World Health Organization’s country list<\/a> to obtain information on this country’s requirements.<\/p>","health":" Be sure that your routine vaccines<\/a> are up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.<\/p> You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health provider about which ones are right for you.<\/p> \n\tHepatitis A<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread by contaminated food or water. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tHepatitis B<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may be exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tSeasonal influenza<\/a> occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or through personal contact with unwashed hands. Get the flu shot.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tMeasles occurs worldwide but is a common disease in developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. Measles<\/a> is a highly contagious disease. Be sure your vaccination against measles is up-to-date regardless of the travel destination. \n\tTyphoid<\/a> is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among travellers going to rural areas, visiting friends and relatives, or with weakened immune systems. Travellers visiting regions with typhoid risk, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation should consider getting vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> Yellow fever is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito.<\/p> Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.<\/p>Passport<\/h3>\n
Visa<\/h3>\n
Business visa: Not required
Student visa: Not required<\/p>\nChildren and travel<\/h3>\n
Yellow fever<\/h3>\n
Vaccines<\/summary>
Routine Vaccines<\/h3>
Vaccines to Consider<\/h3>
Hepatitis A<\/summary>
Hepatitis B<\/summary>
Influenza<\/summary>
Measles<\/summary>
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Yellow Fever Vaccination<\/h3>