The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Cayman Islands authorities will support you if you need help.
\nNo travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
\n\nIf you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
\n\nFCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
\n\n\n\n","slug":"warnings-and-insurance","title":"Warnings and insurance"},{"body":"This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Cayman Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in the Cayman Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, check the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control.
\n\nTo enter the Cayman Islands, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nYou can enter the Cayman Islands for up to 30 days without a UK passport if you have photo identification and a certified copy of a UK birth certificate, or a naturalisation certificate.
\n\nYou can visit the Cayman Islands without a visa for up to 6 months, for business or tourism.
\n\nAfter 6 months, you can apply for an extension – applications are considered on a case-by-case basis.
\n\nTo work, study or request residency, check the Cayman Islands immigration requirements. It is not usually possible to apply for a work permit while you are in the country as a visitor.
\n\nBorder officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket and proof of funds.
\n\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Cayman Islands guide.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Cayman Islands. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. This includes gambling appliances.
\n\nCheck customs regulations if you want to import pets, plants, or animal or plant products.
\n\nIt is illegal to take some marine and animal specimens from the islands. If in doubt, check with the customs office before buying such items.
\n\nYou must make a customs declaration if you bring more than 10,000 in Cayman Island dollars or the same amount in foreign cash.
\n\n","slug":"entry-requirements","title":"Entry requirements"},{"body":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there is no recent history of terrorism in the Cayman Islands, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nCrime rates are low, but you should take sensible precautions to protect your personal safety and belongings:
\n\nThe Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory and has its own laws.
\n\nReligion and family are of significant cultural importance across the Cayman Islands. Many shops, banks and services close on Sundays.
\n\nThere are harsh penalties for those caught with drugs of any kind. Penalties can include imprisonment for up to 35 years, and fines of unlimited amounts.
\n\nSame-sex civil partnerships were legalised in 2020. Hotels and resorts are generally welcoming, regardless of sexual orientation. Local attitudes can be conservative and some people may not approve of same-sex couples showing affection in public.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nSee information on water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nIf you are planning to drive in the Cayman Islands, see information on driving abroad and check the driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.
\n\nYou can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in the Cayman Islands. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get the correct version of the international driving permit (IDP) as well.
\n\nHire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience or a higher minimum age.
\n\nDrink-driving is a serious offence in the Cayman Islands. If you are tested and found to have more than 0.07% of alcohol in your system (slightly lower than the limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland), you may get a fine and possible imprisonment for 6 months.
\n\nMinibuses are currently the only form of local public transport. They run only on the main routes. For other journeys, taxis are available, or you can hire a car.
\n\nAirlines have early check-in times for passengers and luggage, as all luggage is subject to being hand-searched. Check your recommended check-in time with your airline.
\n\nYou will get an immigration card when you arrive which you must keep for your departure.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\nSee guidance for how to stay safe and how to contact local authorities on the Cayman Islands Emergency website.
\n\nThe National Emergency Notification System (NENS) is a free mobile app launched by the Cayman Islands Government that delivers emergency alerts by email, SMS and app notification. Residents and visitors can download the app on their mobile devices.
\n\nThe hurricane season in the Cayman Islands normally runs from June to November. You should:
\n\nEarthquakes are a risk in the Cayman Islands. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about what to do before, during and after an earthquake.
\n\nThe largest recent earthquake in the Cayman Islands was in 2020. It struck southeast of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman at magnitude 7.7. It caused sinkholes and aftershocks but no serious damage or injuries.
\n\n","slug":"safety-and-security","title":"Safety and security"},{"body":"Before you travel check that:
\n\nThis is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
\n\nCall 911 and ask for an ambulance.
\n\nContact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
\n\nAt least 8 weeks before your trip:
\n\nSee what health risks you’ll face in the Cayman Islands, including:
\n\nThe legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
\n\nRead best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
\n\nThere are 3 well-equipped hospitals on Grand Cayman, 2 in the capital, George Town, and one in the Eastern part of the island. A smaller facility, Faith Hospital, on Cayman Brac, can cope with most routine medical and dental problems.
\n\nTreatment is expensive and more serious cases will normally be stabilised in the Cayman Islands before being transferred to the USA.
\n\nFor non-urgent medical assistance, contact:
\n\nRead FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
\n\n","slug":"health","title":"Health"},{"body":"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
\n\nThe Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Cayman Islands authorities will support you if you need help.
\nTelephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police, police marine unit)
\n\nDivers hyperbaric chamber: 911
\n\nThe Royal Cayman Islands Coast Guard: (345) 649 6722
\n\nContact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
\n\nFor refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
\n\nFind out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
\n\nThe Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in the Cayman Islands on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
\n\nSign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.
\n\nFollow FCDO:
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