Cayman Islands
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for The Cayman Islands
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for The Cayman Islands’ current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to the Cayman Islands, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should monitor the progress of approaching storms and follow the advice of the local authorities. See Natural Disasters.
As the Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, there’s no formal British diplomatic or consular representation. The local authorities deal with all requests for emergency assistance. See Emergency assistance
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in the Cayman Islands, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism.
Update history
2024-07-24 16:11
Removal of information on Hurricane Beryl (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-04 20:56
Latest update: Update to Hurricane Beryl now that she has passed (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-02 18:52
A hurricane watch is in effect for the Cayman Islands (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-03-22 14:10
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-08-21 12:11
Information on emergency assistance in the Cayman Islands (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 10:42
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-09-30 15:17
Updated information on hurricanes (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-09-26 11:20
Updated information on Hurricane Ian (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2022-09-02 10:06
Updated information on coronavirus guidance and restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-15 11:47
Updated information on coronavirus guidance and restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-08-09 10:35
Updated information on coronavirus guidance and restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-07-08 14:02
Updated information on entry requirements (‘Entry requirements ‘page)
2022-03-14 16:51
Updated information on entry requirements for the Cayman Islands (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-24 16:23
Updated information on changes to testing requirements for entry to the Cayman Islands and Inter-island travel (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)