Immigration reforms will come into force in May
The Cayman Islands government has confirmed that revised immigration legislation will take effect on 1 May 2026.
The rollout had been delayed, in part, to address an issue that would have prevented hundreds of long-term residents from accessing transitional protections.
The Caymanian Protection Act, passed unanimously by Parliament in December, tightens residency and status requirements and gives greater protections to Caymanian workers. Changes include an increase in the residency requirement for Caymanian Status from 15 to 20 years. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 01, 2026 03:49 PM