Cayman Islands golden visa.

Lowest investment

KYD 2,000,000Developed real estate in the Cayman Islands.

First permit

10 yearsThe first certificate lasts 10 years.

Renewal

Yes. The renewed certificate has no end date.

Minimum stay

No year-long absenceEach year you must declare that you have not lived outside the Cayman Islands for one year or more in a row.

Permanent residence

Right awayThe certificate is permanent residence. The first one is for 10 years, and a renewed one has no end date.

Cost

KYD 200,000KYD 500 to apply and KYD 200,000 when the certificate is issued. Each dependant costs KYD 3,000 at issue and KYD 3,000 a year. The yearly declaration costs KYD 500.

Where to apply

Send form R42 with the documents to the Director of WORC (Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman), PO Box 1098, Cayman Islands.

Family

Dependants can be included. Each one costs KYD 3,000 at issue and KYD 3,000 a year.

• You must file a sworn declaration every December, confirming you still hold the investment and health insurance.
• New immigration law (the Caymanian Protection Act) started on 1 May 2026. The government says the money rules for this certificate did not change, but a later amendment will deal with them.
• Other routes: a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means (issue fee KYD 50,000), a Certificate of Direct Investment (KYD 1,000,000 in a licensed business that creates jobs, with 90 days a year in the islands) and a 25-year Residency Certificate (Substantial Business Presence).
• You must have health insurance accepted in the Cayman Islands.

Checked 11 Oct 2026