Visitor Entry Regulations

United States, British, Canadian citizens as well as citizens of British Dependent Territories do not require passports, but must present proof of citizenship and a return or ongoing airline ticket. Note: a Voter's Registration Card or a Social Security Card is not considered valid proof of US citizenship and is therefore not valid Identification for re-entry into the United States.

Proof of citizenship include:

  • Passport or Birth certificate with a raised seal

  • Photo Id (i.e. Driver's License)

  • Photocopies of Birth Certificates need to have the copy notarized by a Notary Republic.

Commonwealth citizens, and citizens of the following countries must have passports but do not require Visas to enter the Cayman Islands:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Irish Republic, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Portugal, San Merino, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Venezuela.

All other countries not noted above should contact the nearest British Consulate or High Commission Office to inquire about entry requirements or receive applications for Visas. Entry is granted for up to six months. Resident aliens of the US who show a valid US Alien Registration Card (green card) may be permitted to enter and remain in the Cayman Islands for up to 30 days.

For specific questions regarding entry into the Cayman Islands contact the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration: (345) 949-8052
Upon arrival please keep the pink Immigration slip given to you! This is our equivalent of a tourist identification card. Visitors should keep it with their travel documents and present it when departing. Anyone who wishes to extend their stay after arrival must visit the Department of Immigration and obtain an extension and may be asked to show proof of financial resources to permit an extension.

Departure Tax: There is a CI $20.00 or US$25.00 departure tax for the Cayman Islands that should have been included in the price of your airline ticket.

Working in the Cayman Islands: If you're planning a business trip, please know in advance that salespeople planning to solicit business and take orders in our islands require a temporary work permit. Applications for this may be obtained in advance from the Department of Immigration.

Contact their office weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at (345) 949-8344. You also must declare all samples of goods you bring into the country and these must leave with you. Please know that under our Immigration Laws visitors are not allowed to accept jobs in the Cayman Islands without a government-issued work permit.


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