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Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

The Cayman Islands Residence by Investment Program offers foreign investors a structured route to long-term or permanent residence through qualifying real estate or business investments, with the option to include immediate family members.

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Residence by Investment Overview

The Cayman Islands offers foreign investors a structured route to long-term or permanent residence through its residence by investment program. Qualifying investments include purchasing developed real estate, investing in an employment-generating business, or taking an ownership stake or senior management role in an approved local company.

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Minimum investment of USD 1.2 million in an employment-generating business or developed real estate, or a minimum 10% ownership stake or senior management role in an approved Cayman Islands business

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Key Benefit

The right to reside in the Cayman Islands, with the option to include immediate family members

Cayman Islands Residence by Investment Overview

Combining political stability, a strong legal system, and a sophisticated financial sector, the Cayman Islands enjoys an international reputation as a leading global financial hub. Its transparent governance and well-regulated environment attract professionals, entrepreneurs, and families from around the world. Cayman Islands Residence by Investment provides structured pathways for foreign investors to secure long-term or permanent residence through qualifying investments, primarily in real estate or business activities.

Benefits of Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

  •  Reside in a British Overseas Territory, recognized for its high standard of living
  • Experience a streamlined and efficient application process
  • Access modern infrastructure, a low crime rate, and high-quality healthcare and education facilities
  • Include immediate family members, such as a spouse and financially dependent children
  • Benefit from a tax-neutral jurisdiction, with no income, corporate, capital gains, inheritance, or sales taxes
  • Enjoy a pro-business environment supported by a strong financial services sector and investor-friendly regulations

Requirements for Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

Applicants must qualify under one of the following residence options:

1. Residency Certificate for Persons of Independent Means

  • For Grand Cayman, applicants must invest a minimum of USD 1.2 million, with at least USD 600,000 in developed residential real estate, and earn a minimum of USD 150,000 per year from sources outside the Cayman Islands, or have opened an account with a fully licensed brokerage or Class A bank and maintain a minimum deposit of at least USD 500,000 in assets
  • For Little Cayman or Cayman Brac, the minimum investment is USD 600,000, including at least USD 300,000 in developed residential real estate, with an external income of at least USD 90,000 per year, or have opened an account with a fully licensed brokerage or Class A bank and maintain a minimum deposit of at least USD 500,000 in assets

2. Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means

  • Minimum real estate investment of USD 2.4 million in developed real estate on any Cayman island
  • Grants permanent residence with no expiry and may lead to British Overseas Territories Citizenship after meeting residence requirements, with the possibility of applying for Caymanian citizenship thereafter

3. Certificate of Direct Investment

  • Minimum investment of USD 1.2 million in an employment-generating Cayman Islands business
  • Applicant must have substantial management control and active involvement in the business

4. Substantial Business Presence

  • Requires a minimum 10% ownership stake in an approved Cayman Islands business or a senior management role in such a business
  • Designed for entrepreneurs and executives establishing or maintaining a meaningful business presence

Procedures for Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

All applications are carefully prepared and submitted to the Cayman Islands Immigration Department, along with the required supporting documentation and evidence of the qualifying investment. The application undergoes thorough due diligence and financial verification conducted by the relevant government authorities. Once all reviews are completed and approval is granted, the applicant is issued the appropriate residence certificate or permanent residence status.

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Cayman Islands Residence by Investment Program Frequently Asked Questions

The Cayman Islands Residence by Investment Program allows qualifying foreign nationals to obtain long-term or permanent residence by making a substantial investment, most commonly in approved real estate or qualifying business activities.

The benefits include a high standard of living, modern infrastructure, low crime rates, excellent healthcare and education, as well as a tax-neutral, pro-business environment supported by a strong financial services sector and investor-friendly regulations.

The minimum investment requirement is USD 1.2 million, either through investment in an employment-generating business or developed real estate, or by holding at least a 10% ownership stake or a senior management role in an approved Cayman Islands business.

Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.

Yes. Your spouse and financially dependent children can be included so that the whole family shares the same permanent residence status.

Residence requirements vary by category but are generally flexible, with no strict minimum physical stay required, provided the investment and residence conditions are maintained.

Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment or business activity, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.

After submitting the required documents, passing all due diligence checks, and making the qualifying investment, the application is reviewed by the government. Once approved, residence is granted.

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