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Cayman Islands Immigration Update – June 2026: An Act of Unintended Consequences, New Work Permit Conditions and Statistics
When the Cayman Islands Government proposed changes to the Immigration Law, released last year, there was one change that stood out and that was the proposed changes to Section 64 of the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision). This was the Read more +
Cayman Kind and Compassion: A Question for the Caymanian Status and Permanent Residency Board
Over the past 24 months, HSM Chambers have dealt with two cases involving individuals who obtained the Right to be Caymanian through marriage. In both cases, the Caymanian spouse subsequently passed away before three years had elapsed from the grant Read more +
Cayman Immigration: Section 64 Update
In a press release dated 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration announced: ”The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2025 introduces updated rules for work permit holders changing jobs, effective 1 May 2026. Work permit holders Read more +
HSM Tribute to Oscar DaCosta
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of our much‑loved colleague and friend, Oscar DaCosta, who died this weekend past following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Oscar obtained an LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Read more +
HSM Immigration Ready to Assist: Cayman's Global Citizen Concierge Programme
Work remotely in paradise? The Cayman Islands has made this a reality with their Global Citizen Concierge Programme, which allows persons with financial independence to live in the Cayman Islands for up to 24 months. It is available to anyone who can demonstrate their existing (and anticipated ongoing) employment outside of the Cayman Islands.
Key characteristics of Cayman’s Global Citizen Concierge Programme include:
- Created in October 2020.
- Available until 30 November 2023.
- Individual applicants must make a minimum household income of US$100,000 for single households.
- Applicant with an accompanying spouse/civil partner must make a minimum household income of US$150,000 for two person households.
- Applicant with a spouse/civil partner and dependent child or children must make a minimum household income of US$180,000.
- The government fee (per annum) for up to two persons is US$1,469 and an additional $500 per dependent.
- The holders of these certificates are expected to reside in the Cayman Islands for a minimum of 90 days each year.
HSM’s Immigration team is available to assist with these applications and have prepared a guide of the different options available for residency in the Cayman Islands.
Click on the icon below to download this guide.
Last updated: 22 October 2020.
This guide is intended only to provide a summary of the subject matter. It does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. No person should act in reliance on any statement contained in this guide without first obtaining specific professional advice. Alternative solutions also exist which may better suit the requirements of a particular individual or entity.