Checklist of documentation to be submitted when applying for a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means

An applicant must submit the following documentation at the time of applying:

One Completed Application Form:

Please ensure that you have answered each question FULLY and in BLOCK LETTERS

Cover Letter:

Please provide a cover letter addressed to the Chief Immigration Officer explaining the grounds for your application and providing any other information that you consider relevant

Application Fee:

When you submit your application you will be required to pay a non-refundable administrative filing fee of CI$250. Upon the grant of the application you will be required to pay a fee of CI$15,000.

Evidence of Health Insurance:

Please provide details and documentary evidence of health insurance coverage for you and your dependant(s) that is accepted in the Cayman Islands.

Medical Questionnaire:

You, your spouse and any dependants over the age of sixteen must submit a medical questionnaire that has been completed by yourselves (Part 1) and your physician(s) (Part 2). The questionnaire can be downloaded on our Forms page. You must also provide the lab report (original) showing the HIV/VDRL test results. Note: the HIV/VDRL tests must be taken within the six months preceding your application.

Evidence of Financial Standing:

In order that the Chief Immigration Officer can satisfy himself that you meet the financial standing requirements, please provide the documentation listed below. Please be assured that all information that you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence.

• Financial statement prepared by
  • an accounting company licensed in the Cayman Islands; or,
  • an accounting company outside the Cayman Islands provided proof is submitted that this company is confirmed as being in good standing by the relevant Accounting State Board; or,
  • any internationally recognised bank or securities company; or,
  • any bank licensed in the Cayman Islands
• Bank reference letters showing balances in your bank accounts (locally or overseas).

Evidence of Local Investment:

Please provide notarised copies of:

• Land Transfer Certificates and extracts from the Land Register with respect to the developed real estate you own in the Cayman Islands and valuations with respect to such property.
• Evidence of other investments in the Islands, e.g. shareholder certificates with respect to companies that you own or part-own in the Cayman Islands. Please note, although there is a requirement to invest a minimum of CI$250,000 in developed residential real estate, the remaining CI$500,000 out of the CI$750,000 minimum total investment can be in real estate, either developed or undeveloped, or any other form of investment provided it is in the Cayman Islands.

Photographs:

Please provide one full face and one profile photograph (passport size) of the applicant and each dependant who is included on the application.

References:

Please provide three written references from persons (not relatives) who have known you for some years.

Police Clearance Certificate:

Please provide a police clearance certificate from your home state or place of last residence for you and any accompanying dependant(s) who are over the age of eighteen. This certificate must be signed by the issuing authority and must bear an embossed seal or rubber stamp. (Note: nationals of the United Kingdom may submit a sworn affidavit attesting to good character in lieu of a police clearance certificate).

Marriage Certificate:

If you are married, please provide a notarised copy of your marriage certificate

Birth Certificates:

Please provide notarised copies of birth certificates with respect to any children whom who wish to include as dependants in your application.

Please note that the right of a child to reside in the Islands as a dependant shall cease upon completion of his or her full-time tertiary education or when he or she reaches the age of twenty-four, whichever happens earlier.

Last Updated: 2008-01-07