Applications for a Cayman Island Visa

This page explains how to apply for a visa for the Cayman Islands if you are a national of Jamaica and are applying in Jamaica. If you are not a Jamaican national, but still require a visa for the Cayman Islands, then you must apply at the nearest British Consulate. If you are a Jamaican national and are applying for a visa outside Jamaica, you should apply at the nearest British Consulate. For more information, please contact the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration by one of the following means:

Email:

Chastine.Echenique@gov.ky
Tamara.Reid@gov.ky

Telephone:

(345) 949-8344

Fax:

(345) 946-0734

You will not need a visa if you:

• are the holder of a valid work permit
• are resident in the Untied States of America; and you arrive directly from that country; and you produce on arrival a valid United States Alien Registration Card; and you produce on arrival a return or round trip ticket to the United States.
• are resident in Canada; and you arrive directly from Canada or the USA; and you produce on arrival proof that you are a permanent resident or landed immigrant of Canada; and you produce on arrival a return or roundtrip ticket to Canada or the United States.
• are resident in the United Kingdom; and you arrive directly from the United Kingdom; and you produce proof on arrival that you are a permanent resident or landed immigrant of the United Kingdom; and you produce on arrival a return or round trip ticket to the United Kingdom.

Please note that persons taking advantage of the waiver of the visa requirement under (ii) to (iv) above may only be permitted to enter and remain in the Islands for a period not exceeding thirty days.

How do I apply for a Cayman Islands visa in Jamaica?

Through the Cayman Islands Visa Office, Suite 2, Winchester Business Park, 15 Hope Road, Kingston (just above Halfway Tree Square). Tel: (876) 906 5336 or (876) 906 7866. Jamaican nationals who are resident outside Jamaica should also apply at the nearest British Consulate. For information on lodging your application, please visit or telephone the Visa Office between 8am and 1pm or call up until 4pm.

The Cayman Islands Visa Office in Jamaica will accept the application on behalf of the Cayman Islands Department of Immigration, and forward the papers to them. Once the Caymanian authorities have made a decision on the application they will advise the Cayman Islands Visa Office in Kingston, who will inform you.

Your application will be decided on the basis of the application form, and any supporting documents. It is important that you make sure that you have completed the application form fully, and have included your contact details

How much does it cost?

The Cayman Islands Visa Office charges a non-refundable visa processing fee, which is set in Cayman Islands dollars. The fee is currently CI$92.00. Visa fees must be paid in US dollars by way of a bank draft made payable to 'Cayman Islands Government'. The fee after conversion to US dollars is USD $112.20.

How long does it take?

You must allow two weeks for your application to be processed, and bear in mind that this is likely to take longer at busier times of the year.

Who should I contact with my enquiries?

If you have not received a decision after four weeks, you may contact the Cayman Islands Visa Office in Jamaica. But you should note that the Cayman Islands Visa Office in Jamaica is not involved in the decision making process.

What do I need to apply for a Cayman Islands visa?

• A valid passport with at least 6 months validity remaining, and enough space to insert a visa. Your passport will be examined at the time of your application and relevant sections will be photocopied but it is not necessary for you to surrender your passport.
• Two fully completed and signed application forms. Please check that you have completed the correct form - 'Application for Cayman Islands Visa'. We cannot accept applications for Cayman Islands visas which are made on any other form.
• Two recent passport sized colour photographs, taken on a plain white background, and glued - not stapled - to your application form
• Job Letter
• Bank Reference
• Children under the age of 18 will be required to produce a birth certificate
• Students applying for a visitors visa are requiredd to produce evidence that they are attending school
• The correct fee (USD $112.20) in the form of a bank draft, payable to the Cayman Islands Government.
• Police Record (persons under the age of 18 will not be required to obtain a police record)

It helps the Caymanian authorities to assess your application if you can show evidence of your personal circumstances, which may include bank statements, evidence of assets or employment. All documents must be originals. They will be photocopied and returned to you.

Last Updated: 2010-02-05