Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | 1 | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | 1 | No | Yes |
| USA | 1 | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passport Note(a) Cruise ship
passengers do not require visas to enter the Cayman Islands. (b) Visitors are prohibited from engaging in any form of employment unless holding a Work Permit. A short-term Work Permit can usually be obtained within one to two weeks.
Passports1. Passport valid for period of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except nationals of Canada, the USA and the UK, provided holding proof of nationality (such as a birth certificate or a notarized affidavit of citizenship) and provided return or onward ticket shows that the visitor will leave the Cayman Islands within one month. Photo identification is also required, such as a driving license.
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.
VisasAny person resident in the USA or Canada who arrives in the Cayman Islands directly from the USA or Canada and who, on landing, can produce a valid US Alien Registration Card may be permitted to enter and remain without a visa for up to 90 days.
A visa is not required by all nationals of countries mentioned in the chart above for a period of up to 90 days.
Note: Nationals not referred to in chart above are advised to contact the Passport Office to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
WarningMost visits to the Cayman Islands are trouble-free, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The hurricane season runs from June to November.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | No |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 1 | N/A |
| Malaria | No | N/A |
Health CareModern medical facilities are available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including government- and privately-operated hospitals. There is also an island-wide, 24-hour 911 (
or 555) emergency service. There are pharmacies across Grand Cayman. Private dental clinics are also available. There is no national health service and even the most remedial medical treatment is expensive. Private insurance is recommended.
Note1Immunization against typhoid is advised.
Divers should note that the George Town Hospital also has a two-man, double-lock decompression chamber staffed by trained operators supervised by a physician experienced in treating diving-related accidents.
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