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Residence by investment

Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

Residence in the world’s leading offshore financial centre.

Minimum investment
CI$1M
Passport visa-free (on citizenship)
122
Processing
~6 months
Visit / stay
Minimal presence required

Buy online · 2026

Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

Secure your place in the Cayman Islands residence by investment programme today. Minimum investment CI$1M

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit~6 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

The Cayman Islands offer residence to financially independent investors through developed real estate. A Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means requires CI$1 million (about US$1.2 million) in developed real estate, while the Certificate of Permanent Residence requires CI$2 million (US$2.4 million).

Certificate holders must keep the qualifying investment. Permanent residents can later apply to naturalise as British Overseas Territories citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981.

Key benefits

  1. No income, capital gains or inheritance tax
  2. English-speaking, common-law jurisdiction
  3. Permanent residence route with minimal presence
  4. Global financial centre with world-class services
  5. Spouse and dependants can be included

Investment options

Residency Certificate (Persons of Independent Means)

Developed real estate; renewable residency certificate.

CI$1M

Certificate of Permanent Residence

CI$2M (US$2.4M) in developed real estate.

CI$2M

Government & due diligence fees

Permanent residence issue feeCI$100,000
Each approved dependant (PR)CI$1,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse and dependants
Visit or residence
Minimal presence required
Path to citizenship
Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories citizen possible under the British Nationality Act 1981.
Processing time
~6 months
  • No income, capital gains or inheritance tax
  • Common-law, English-speaking jurisdiction
  • Permanent residence route available

Cayman Islands passport: travel access

122destinations without a visa in advance
  • 90 visa-free
  • 30 visa on arrival
  • 2 eTA
  • 11 eVisa
  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – visa required
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – visa required
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – visa required
  • United Arab Emirates – visa required
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – visa required
  • New Zealand – visa required
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Source: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for British Overseas Territories citizens, updated 29 Sep 2026. Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Cayman Islands Residence by Investment: FAQ

How much does the Cayman Islands Residence by Investment cost?

The minimum investment is CI$1M. Available options: Residency Certificate (Persons of Independent Means) (CI$1M); Certificate of Permanent Residence (CI$2M). Government and due diligence fees are charged on top – see the fee table above. The investment is paid directly to the government or approved project, never to us.

How long does the Cayman Islands Residence by Investment take?

Processing typically takes ~6 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse and dependants. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Cayman Islands?

Minimal presence required. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the Cayman Islands Residence by Investment lead to citizenship?

Naturalisation as a British Overseas Territories citizen possible under the British Nationality Act 1981.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Cayman Islands – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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