Immigration Rules: Visa, Passport, Work Permit Requirements
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American citizens as of January 23rd, 2007 will require a valid passport and a return or ongoing airline ticket for entry into the Cayman Islands. Details: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1084.html.
Canadian citizens Do Not need a passport or visa, but must present proof of Citizenship. See below.
- Passport or original Birth Certificate with a raised seal
- Photo Id (i.e. Driver's License)
* Photocopies of Birth Certificates must be notarized by a Notary Republic.
PASSPORT REQUIRED - VISA NOT REQUIRED:
British, Commonwealth citizens (with the exception Bangladesh, Gambia, India, Jamaica, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda), and citizens of the following list of countries must have passports but do not require visas to enter the Cayman Islands:
If you plan to transit through the United States on your way to the Cayman Islands, you will require a U.S. Visa if you are not exempted from this rule.
HOW TO OBTAIN A VISA
Persons requiring a visa for entry into or transit through the Cayman Islands must apply to the nearest British Embassy or Consulate. Entry is granted for up to six months at the discretion of the immigration official. 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. Nationals of Cuba and Honduras must apply to the British Embassy in Havana and the Cayman Islands Visa Office in La Ceiba respectively. Residents of Jamaica must submit all visa paperwork, including the US$58.54 application fee payable to "Cayman Islands Government", to the Cayman Islands Visa Office located at Suite 2, Winchester Business Park, 15 Hope Road, Kingston (just above Halfway Tree Square). ( Telephone: 876-906-5336) between 8:00am and 12.00 noon, Monday through Friday. More details on obtaining a Cayman Islands Visa for Jamaican nationals.
Anyone wishing to extend their stay after arrival must visit the Department of Immigration on Elgin Avenue in George town 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: It is against the law to work in the Cayman Islands without a work permit. Visitors found working are arrested, tried in court and if found guilty, fined and deported.
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. A casual visitor is not permitted to take up or solicit employment while in the Islands. A work permit must be applied for and obtained before arrival, either by the individual, if he is to be self-employed, or by the employer with a post to fill. A work permit entitles the holder and named dependants (normally limited to three) to live in the Islands during Permanent Residents, Full Work Permit holders, Status Holders, Caymanians, Residency with the Right to Work. Visitors and persons with temporary work permits are required to possess return airline tickets to their country of origin or legal residence, and sufficient funds to maintain themselves while in the Islands.
Entry Requirements for Students
All non-resident students need passports, and student visas issued by the Cayman Islands Immigration Department. Schools or colleges submit visa applications to Immigration for their students. Thus students should follow instructions from their institution's admissions office to obtain the necessary documentation to enter and study in the Cayman Islands.
For specific questions regarding entry into the Cayman Islands contact the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration:
Immigration Department
PO Box 1098GT
Elgin Avenue, George Town
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Telephone: (345) 949-8344 or 949-8052
Fax: (345) 949-8486
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Where do I start?
Work Permit?
Working Visa?
I have a photography business and want to establish a branch in George Town.
Thanks
my name is sherlon a citizen of st vincent,i would like to come and work there in cayman island, i would greatly appreciate if i can fill the post as to work in hotels as for cleaning, ironing ,kitchen assistant or babysitting and caring for the elderly if these jobs are available please tell me if need a visa or work permit and the where about of what do i need to come there and work.
thank you.
Where do I start looking?
Should I just take a holiday from work and go there ,make some contacts ,then wait,can i take my certificates on first visit ?
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