Cayman Islands
The Island of Crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches
What We Are Offering
About Cayman Islands
$1,200,000
minimum requirement
4 – 6
Months Processing Time
Benefits of Cayman Islands Residency
Benefit from Tax Advantages
As a resident of the Cayman Islands, you can enjoy the perks of a tax-neutral jurisdiction. This means there are no property taxes, income taxes, corporate taxes, capital gains taxes, inheritance taxes, or sales taxes.
Quick Processing Time
The application process for residency can be completed in just four to six months, making it one of the fastest programs available.
Bring Your Family Along
You have the option to include immediate family members in your Cayman Islands residency application, provided they are financially dependent on you.
Who Could be Included
Who Can Get Cayman Islands Residency
- Age Requirement: Must be over 18 years old.
- Clean Criminal Record: Must have no criminal record.
- Income Legality: Must be able to confirm the legality of the income.
- Health Status: Must have no serious illnesses.
- Age Requirement: Must be over 18 years old.
- Health Status: Must have no serious illnesses.
- Clean Criminal Record: Must have no criminal record.
- Age Criteria: Must be either under 18 years old or enrolled in full-time study at a university.
Program Requirements
Contact us today to discuss your goals and find the perfect investment fit for your journey to Residency.
OPTION 1: Acquire a Certificate of Direct Investment
Invest US$1.2 million in an employment-generating business in the Cayman Islands to obtain a Certificate of Direct Investment for Persons of Independent Means. This certificate allows you to live and work for the invested business(es) in the Islands. Your spouse and dependent children will receive a Direct Investment Holder’s Dependant’s Certificate, granting them equivalent residency rights.
- Application fee: US$1,200
- Issuance fee: US$24,300
- Dependant fee: US$1,200 per dependant
OPTION 2: Obtain a Substantial Business Presence Residency Certificate
Qualify for a Substantial Business Presence Residency Certificate by owning at least a 10% share in an approved business category or holding a senior management position within such a business. Approved categories include captive insurance, financial trading, and investment banking. This certificate grants a 25-year residency.
- Grant fee: US$6,000
- Issuance fee: US$24,300
- Dependant fee: US$1,200 per dependant
OPTION 3: Secure a Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means
To live in Grand Cayman, demonstrate an annual income of at least US$150,000 outside the Cayman Islands and make a local investment of US$1.2 million (with at least US$600,000 in developed real estate). For residency in Little Cayman or Cayman Brac, prove an annual income of US$90,000 and invest at least US$600,000 locally (with at least US$300,000 in developed real estate).
- Issuance fee: US$24,300
- Dependant fee: US$1,200 per dependant
- Approximate legal expenses: US$6,000
OPTION 4: Receive a Permanent Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means
This certificate has no expiry date and qualifies you for naturalization as a British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC). After living in the Cayman Islands for five years as a BOTC, you can apply for a BOTC passport and, eventually, become Caymanian.
- Required investment: US$2.4 million in developed real estate
- Application fee: US$600
- Dependant fee: US$1,200 per dependant
Common Questions
Uncertain about Residency by investment? We've got you Covered.
Cayman Islands Residency by Investment offers a path to naturalization and potential citizenship. After your application is processed, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, safe lifestyle and the financial benefits of the islands’ tax-neutral status. The Cayman Islands are easily accessible from the USA, Europe, and Canada, with a short 70-minute flight from Miami. The islands boast sunny skies, turquoise waters, and a thriving tourism industry, making them a prime destination for investors. Additionally, the Cayman Islands are renowned as a leading financial services jurisdiction, offering further appeal.
If all required criteria are met, you can expect to receive your Cayman Islands residency certificate within four to six months.
The Cayman Islands residency program is ideal for families. You can include your spouse and any children under 18 in your application, as well as those over 18 who are enrolled in full-time university courses.
To qualify for Cayman Islands residency, a minimum investment of US$1.2 million in a developed real estate project within the territory is required. This investment allows you to apply for a 25-year residency certificate.
To maintain your residency status, you must reside in the Cayman Islands for a specified number of days each year, depending on the investment option chosen.