Cayman Islands Visa Information
Summary
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | 1 | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No | Yes |
| Canadian | 1 | No | Yes |
| USA | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
Passports
1. Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note:
As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except.
Note:
Nationals not referred to in chart above are advised to contact the Passport Office to check visa requirements.
Visa Note
(a) Cruise ship passengers do not require visas to enter the Cayman Islands. (b) Visitors are prohibited from engaging in any form of employment unless holding a Work Permit. A short-term Work Permit can usually be obtained within one to two weeks.
Warning
Most visits to the Cayman Islands are trouble-free, but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
The hurricane season runs from June to November. Travelers should monitor local and international weather updates.
Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. There was a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue in 2007.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Sometimes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | No | |
| Rabies | No | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Sometimes | |
| Yellow Fever | No |
Health Care
Modern medical facilities are available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including government- and privately-operated hospitals. There is also an island-wide, 24-hour 911 (or 555) emergency service. There are pharmacies across on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Private dental clinics are also available. There is no national health service, and even the most remedial medical treatment is expensive. Private insurance is recommended.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Cayman Islands