Work Permit
Work Permit is a residence route in Cayman Islands (就业). Employer-sponsored; from 1 May 2026 21 days' advertising and new holders must stay 2 yrs with sponsor. Annual fee by occupation: nil to ~CI$32,400. Term limit 9 yrs; PR (points system) from year 8. Dependants on holder's permit.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 8 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 15 years.
How holders are taxed
No income tax; mandatory pension and health-insurance contributions on local salary.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| 类别 | 就业 |
|---|---|
| 投资 | — |
| 费用（家庭） | — |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 资产 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | 8 |
| 入籍 | 15 |
| 工作 | yes |
| 申请资格 | all |
| 税收 | No income tax; mandatory pension and health-insurance contributions on local salary. |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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