Cayman Islands Work Permit & Residency Fee Calculator
Compute Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) occupational permit fees across 6 professional tiers (CI$ 600 to CI$ 25,000/yr), temporary permits, dependent levies, and High Net Worth Residency by Investment in KYD and USD.
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Employer statutory duty
CI$ 500 / dependent / yr
Processing & grant issue
Payable to Cayman Govt
📊 WORC Statutory Fee Itemization
| Immigration Charge | Statutory Basis / Horizon | Amount (KYD) | Amount (USD) |
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⚖️ Cayman Islands WORC Permit & Residency Schedule
Official statutory fee tiers administered by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) under the Immigration (Transition) Act:
| Occupational Tier / Visa Category | Representative Positions | Annual Fee (KYD) | Annual Fee (USD) | Employer / Applicant Obligations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1: Senior Executive / Partner | Managing Directors, Partners, Fund Executives | CI$ 25,000 | US$ 30,000 | Employer borne; min 25-day advertising on WORC portal |
| Tier 2: Senior Professional / IT | Senior Accountants, Financial Analysts, Architects | CI$ 11,500 | US$ 13,800 | Professional certifications and credentials vetted |
| Tier 3: Skilled Technical / Healthcare | Marine Technicians, Registered Nurses, Electricians | CI$ 5,250 | US$ 6,300 | Health Practice Board / Trade licensing proof required |
| Tier 4: Clerical / Corporate Support | Office Administrators, Corporate Secretaries, Sales | CI$ 2,800 | US$ 3,360 | Priority review for qualified Caymanian candidates |
| Tier 5: Hospitality & Tourism | Waitstaff, Chefs, Dive Masters, Tour Guides | CI$ 1,800 | US$ 2,160 | Seasonal and annual permits widely used |
| Tier 6: Domestic & Unskilled | Domestic Helpers, Nannies, Groundskeepers | CI$ 600 | US$ 720 | Employer must provide medical coverage and lodging |
| Residency by Investment (25-Yr) | Persons of Independent Means | CI$ 1,000/yr | US$ 1,200/yr | CI$ 1.2M investment + CI$ 20k grant issue fee |
| Permanent Residence (PR) & Work | Substantial Real Estate Investors | CI$ 1,200/yr | US$ 1,440/yr | CI$ 2.4M developed real estate + CI$ 100k issue fee |
Lead software engineer and computational compliance specialist with over a decade of experience designing verified legal calculators and economic modeling engines. This Cayman Islands Work Permit & Residency Calculator conforms strictly to the Immigration (Transition) Act (2022 Revision) and regulations published by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (WORC Permits & Residency)
Can an employer deduct Cayman work permit fees from an employee's salary? ▼
No. Under Section 68 of the Immigration (Transition) Act, work permit grant fees, filing charges, and statutory levies must be paid in full by the employing entity. Any deduction or recovery of permit fees from an employee's wages is illegal and subject to heavy statutory fines and revocation of employer work permit privileges.
What is the annual dependent levy for work permit holders? ▼
The Cayman Islands Government levies a statutory fee of CI$ 500 (USD $600) per approved dependent per year. Spouses and children named on a work permit grant or renewal must each have this annual surcharge remitted to WORC.
What is the maximum duration for a continuous work permit in Cayman (Roll-over)? ▼
The statutory maximum continuous work permit term is 9 years (the "Roll-over" policy). Prior to reaching 8 years of continuous residence, qualifying expatriates may apply for Permanent Residency under the points system or through substantial real estate investment.
What are the investment requirements for Cayman Residency by Investment? ▼
For the 25-Year Residency Certificate (Independent Means), a minimum investment of CI$ 1,200,000 in Grand Cayman (at least CI$ 600,000 in developed residential property) plus continuous annual foreign income of CI$ 120,000 is required. For Permanent Residence with Employment Rights, the minimum investment is CI$ 2,400,000 in developed real estate.
What is the exchange rate between the Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) and USD? ▼
The Cayman Islands Dollar is legally pegged to the United States Dollar at 1 KYD (CI$) = 1.20 USD (or US$ 1.00 = CI$ 0.8333). WORC accepts payments in CI$ or US$ draft or local credit/debit card.
📊 Cayman Islands Statutory Fee & National Pension Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (KYD) |
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| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | CI$ 0.00 |