ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS:  Effective January 23, 2007, all U.S. citizens traveling by air to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada are required to have a valid passport to enter or re-enter the United States. As early as January 1, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the United States and the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. American citizens can visit www.travel.state.gov  or call 1-877-4USA-PPT (1-877-487-2778) for information on applying for a passport.

Persons traveling with U.S. passports tend to encounter fewer difficulties when departing than those who choose to use other documents.  U.S. citizens traveling to the Cayman Islands for work must obtain a temporary work permit from the Department of Immigration of the Cayman Islands, telephone (345) 949-8344.  There is a departure tax for travelers age 12 and older, which is regularly included in airfare.  For further information travelers may contact Cayman Islands Department of Tourism offices in Miami at (305) 599-9033, New York (212) 889-9009, Houston (713) 461-1317 and Chicago (630) 705-0650; or via the Internet at http://www.caymanislands.ky. 

For Information About How to Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Employees, and Your Trips Abroad,
Contact our Risk Managers today.
info@internationalriskmanagement.com
877-211-3654 or 559-294-0316

MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: The quality of medical care is generally comparable to that available in the United States.  However, some procedures and cases requiring critical care require medical evacuation to the United States.  Several American citizens have drowned or suffered cardiac arrest while snorkeling or SCUBA diving in the Cayman Islands.  These deaths may be attributed in part to tourists attempting to do more than they are trained to do or may be due to poor physical conditioning or preexisting medical conditions that are exacerbated when snorkeling or diving.  A hyperbaric chamber is available for treatment of decompression illness.  Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate payment for health services.

MEDICAL INSURANCE:  The Department of State strongly urges Americans to consult with their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad to confirm whether their policy applies overseas and whether it will cover emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation.

REGISTRATION / EMBASSY LOCATION: Americans living or traveling in the Cayman Islands are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within the Cayman Islands.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.  The U.S. Consular Agency in George Town, Grand Cayman is located at 222 Micro Centre.  Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The phone number is (345) 945-8173, fax (345) 945-8192, e-mail consagency@candw.ky . The agency is closed on official U.S. and Cayman Islands holidays.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in the Life of Jamaica Building at 16 Oxford Road, Kingston 5.  The phone number is (876) 935-6044.  Office hours are Monday through Friday (except Jamaican and U.S. holidays), 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with window services 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Both the Consular Agency and Embassy may provide updated information on travel and security within the Cayman Islands.  The Embassy website is http://usembassy.state.gov/kingston/.