Visa Rules - Cayman Islands

Visa Rules

Last updated: 2025-04-22 12:14:55

Tourist Visa

Visa-Exempt Travelers

Citizens from the following countries do not require a visa for tourism or business visits:​

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• Most British Commonwealth countries
• European Union member states
• Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and many Caribbean nations​

These travelers can stay in the Cayman Islands for up to 6 months without a visa. ​

Travelers Requiring a Visa

Nationals from certain countries, including India, China, Jamaica, Honduras, and the Philippines, typically require a visa to enter the Cayman Islands. ​

Exceptions:

If you are a citizen of India, China, or Jamaica and hold a valid visa from the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom, you may enter the Cayman Islands without a separate Cayman visa under these conditions:​

• You must arrive directly from the country that issued your visa.
• Your stay is limited to 30 days. ​

Tourist Visa Requirements

To apply for a Cayman Islands tourist visa, you will need the following documents:

• Valid Passport: With at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay and at least one blank visa page.
• Completed Visa Application Forms: Two fully completed and signed application forms.
• Photographs: Two recent passport-sized color photographs with a white background.
• Travel Itinerary: Proof of round-trip flight reservations.
• Accommodation Details: Confirmation of hotel bookings or a letter of invitation if staying with someone.
• Proof of Funds: Recent bank statements or financial documents demonstrating sufficient funds for your stay.
• Employment Letter: A letter from your employer stating your position and salary.
• Police Clearance Certificate: Required for applicants over 18 years of age.
• Visa Fee: Payable via a US Dollar bank draft to the Cayman Islands Government.

Disclaimers

The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.

Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.

Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information

​​The Cayman Islands, as a British Overseas Territory, do not maintain independent diplomatic missions in India. Instead, the British High Commission and its regional offices handle consular and visa-related matters for the Cayman Islands