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Cayman Islands Long-Term or Permanent Residence
The Cayman Islands offers long-term or permanent residence through qualifying real estate, independent-means criteria or a qualifying business interest. CIPS reviews the certificate type against family composition, income evidence and the island chosen before any funds are committed.
Program Type
Long-term or permanent residence
Minimum Investment Required
USD 1,200,000
Minimum Stay Required
Varies by certificate
Family Inclusion
Spouse and financially dependent children. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider Cayman Islands
Structured long-term or permanent residence rather than a short visitor visa
Real-estate, independent-means and business routes
English-speaking financial centre
British Overseas Territories citizenship is a separate later process and requires actual residence
Qualifying routes
Grand Cayman independent means or direct investment from USD 1,200,000
Lower independent-means thresholds on the Sister Islands
Permanent residence for persons of independent means from USD 2.4 million in developed real estate
A qualifying ownership stake or senior role in an approved Cayman Islands business
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Complete the qualifying investment or business showing, then collect the relevant certificate. Keep the conditions of that certificate.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
USD 1,200,000 is the usual Grand Cayman headline. Sister Island and permanent-residence thresholds differ.
Presence varies by certificate.
British Overseas Territories citizenship, and later Caymanian status, require actual residence and are not part of the investment filing.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. This program gives a right to reside. Any later citizenship process is separate.
Who can be included?
Spouse and financially dependent children may be included. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
It depends on the certificate. Some categories have light presence rules if the investment conditions are kept.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.