About Cayman Islands
Whether your company is sending employees to the Cayman Islands or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- The Cayman Islands' immigration laws provide several options for employers of foreign nationals. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility, and benefits for accompanying family members vary by permit type.
- Business visitors may stay in the Cayman Islands for up to 10 days per visit. To conduct business activities (i.e., work-permit-exempt activities), visa-exempt nationals require permission from the Cayman Customs Border Control before traveling. The processing time for this permission - called an "exemption" - is typically 48 hours. Visa nationals require a Visitor Visa to travel to the Cayman Islands. Indian, Chinese, and Jamaican nationals may be visa exempt if they hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United Kingdom, or the United States (in which case they must be traveling to the Cayman Islands directly from the country that issued the visa).
- Companies in the Cayman Islands that regularly need workers from overseas to work in the Cayman Islands for up to 14 days per visit may apply for a Business Visitor's Permit, which allows these individuals to work for a specified number of visits per year. However, strict limitations apply. A case-specific consultation with an immigration professional is recommended.
- Foreign nationals conducting activities outside the prescribed list of business activities (work-permit-exempt activities) or conducting permissible business activities for more than 10 days require a work permit. A Temporary Work Permit authorizes work for up to six months. Extensions are available if the original permit was issued for less than three months. Long-term workers use the Annual Work Permit to work for up to five years. Extensions are available up to a maximum cumulative stay of nine years, after which the foreign national must apply for permanent residence or remain outside the country for at least 12 months before applying for a fresh permit.
- In 2020, the Cayman Islands launched the Global Citizen Concierge Program for eligible digital nomads and remote workers to work from the Cayman Islands for up to two years. However, applications under the program are no longer accepted until further notice.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
