Cayman Islands Immigration

Note: From January 23 2007 (previously January 8) the first stage of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative kicks in. This requires those travelling betwen the US and the Cayman Islands to have a valid passport, regardless of citizenship. This is a US requirement.

Tickets

Visitors to the Cayman Islands arriving by air must be in possession of a return or onward ticket.

Passports

US, Canadian and British citizens need to show:

  • Passport or
  • Other proof of citizenship such as birth certificate plus photo identification (such as a driver's licence).

Citizens of all other countries must present a valid passport.

Visas

Visas are not required for Americans, Canadians, British, citizens of other Commonwealth countries (except Jamaica, Bangladesh, Gambia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda) and the countries listed below:

Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China (Peoples Republic) citizens holding Hong Kong (SAR China) passports only, 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 Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Venezuela.

Call Centre

The Cayman Islands Immigration Department operates a call centre. Members of the public can dial 949-8344 and using an automated system be directed to trained staff able to deal with matters such as work permits, permanent residence, visas etc.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

hafiz
I am an indian. i have got a work permit to work in grand caymen. and am travelling through United states, do i required Transist visa?
Carole O
I am Nigerian, traveling in the US on a US visa. I'll be on a cruise ship which will stop at the Grand Caymans amongst other stops. Will i still need a visa for the Grand Caymans.
Carole O
I am Nigerian, traveling in the US on a US visa. I'll be on a cruise ship which will stop at the Grand Caymans amongst other stops. Will i still need a visa for the Grand Caymans.
Carole O
I am Nigerian, traveling in the US on a US visa. I'll be on a cruise ship which will stop at the Grand Caymans amongst other stops. Will i still need a visa for the Grand Caymans.
Carole O
I am Nigerian, traveling in the US on a US visa. I'll be on a cruise ship which will stop at the Grand Caymans amongst other stops. Will i still need a visa for the Grand Caymans.
Carole O
I am Nigerian, traveling in the US on a US visa. I'll be on a cruise ship which will stop at the Grand Caymans amongst other stops. Will i still need a visa for the Grand Caymans.
Barbara
I have a client going on a cruise stopping in Grand Cayman. She has a Mexican passport. Will she need anything else for the day.
Sunday
Am a Nigerian residing in Malaysia, what are the procedure and the requirement for Cayman Island Visa, Kindly email me. atolagbeslm@gmail ... . Thanks
roland rolls
I am indian citizen and living in argentina (married with argentinan)i have permanant resident would i apply for visa for grand cayman.to visit my brother.please mail me fusionchef254@yahoo ...
roland rolls
I am indian citizen and living in argentina (married with argentinan)i have permanant recident whoul i apply for visa for grand cayman.to visit my brother.
Michael Mpofu
I have indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK under the United Nations convention for refugees since 2002 and I have a travel document. Do I need a visa?. Please contact me on mmpofu1@uclan.ac.uk. I live in the UK
Michael Mpofu
I have indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK under the United Nations convention for refugees since 2002 and I have a travel document. Can I visit Grand Cayman for a week. Please contact me on mmpofu1@uclan.ac.uk. I live in the UK
Nelie Grimes-Hardie
I am a permanent resident of the United States since 1995. I will need to travel to the Grand Cayman Islands with my husband who is a US Citizen. Do I need a Visa to come there and if so, how do I get a Visa?
Please email me at: trustinternational@usa ... .
Thank you,
Nelie Grimes-Hardie
Nelie Grimes-Hardie
I am a permanent resident of the United States since 1995. I will need to travel to the Grand Cayman Islands with my husband who is a US Citizen. Do I need a Visa to come there and if so, how do I get a Visa?
Please email me at: trustinternational@usa ... .
Thank you,
Nelie Grimes-Hardie

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Cayman Islands Government, PO Box 1098 GT, Elgin Avenue, Grand Cayman

Tel: 345-949-8344

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