This page was last updated on 03 November, 2021.
At a Glance
Most travelers from United States are allowed to enter Cayman Islands, but there are restrictions.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
Cayman Islands: Open for Travel
Travel is allowed for vaccinated travelers
Vaccinated travelers are allowed to enter the Cayman Islands.
Please check the documentation, quarantine, and/or testing requirements before traveling.
Details and Exemptions:Travelers allowed entry are:
-Caymanians;
-Persons who are legally resident in the Cayman Islands, including permanent residents and work permit holders and their families;
-Children of Caymanians and residents, who are traveling with that Caymanian or resident;
-Travelers aged 12 years and older and have had a full course of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
7 days quarantine
Mandatory 7-day quarantine for vaccinated travelers
Fully vaccinated travelers must quarantine for 7 days and take a test on day 8 to be released.
Travelers may not leave the Cayman Islands until the mandatory period in quarantine has been completed.
Details and Exemptions:Travelers are required to present a “Secure verification” record, which is is a vaccination record with security features such as a QR code to qualify for reduced quarantine. The certificate can be both digital or on paper.
Travelers whose vaccination record is not considered to be securely verifiable will have to complete a 10-day quarantine with a day 11 exit COVID-19 PCR test.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
COVID-19 test required
Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
Travelers must have a printed or electronic negative COVID-19 PCR (swab from upper airway) test result. The test must be taken at an accredited laboratory a maximum of 72 hours before departure to the Cayman Islands.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Travelers under the age of 5.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
Masks are required
Masks are mandatory in public
Travelers are required to wear masks in public spaces, including airports, educational institutions, and public transport.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
Required Documents for your Trip
Mandatory proof of vaccination
Fully vaccinated travelers must provide proof that they have completed a full course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days before boarding. Travelers are required to present a “Secure verification” record, which is is a vaccination record with security features such as a QR code.
Travelers that have received a combination of two different vaccines may still be considered fully vaccinated. Please check the link for more information on accepted vaccine combinations.
Details and Exemptions:Travelers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before arrival to the Cayman Islands with one of the listed vaccines: Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson, SK Bio Version, Covidshield (Serum Institute of India).
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
Document: See approved vaccinations
Mandatory travel insurance
Travelers are required to provide proof of health insurance with COVID-19 coverage or attest that they understand the financial risks they are taking and that they have independent means to cover any medical and accommodation and travel costs.
Details and Exemptions:This requirement does not apply to:
-Caymanian residents and citizens.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
Mandatory travel authorization
All travelers wishing to enter the Cayman Islands are required to complete the Travel Cayman online travel authorization form.
Source: Cayman Islands Ministry of Health
Document: Complete online
