Americas
Cayman Islands
- Capital
- George Town
- Population
- 75,844
- Currency
- Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
- Calling code
- +1-345
- Languages
- English
- 2missions
- 2honorary consulates
Cayman Islands
Embassies and consulates in the Cayman Islands
Diplomatic missions from 2 countries are based in the Cayman Islands, 2 missions in all (2 honorary consulates). Consulates are also found in George Town.
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All missions in the Cayman Islands
Other cities in the Cayman Islands
Outside the main city, George Town has 2 foreign missions.
By country
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Austria 1 honorary consulate1 -
Philippines 1 honorary consulate1
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of the Cayman Islands
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,283 | 1,138 |
| Student (F, M) | 62 | 60 |
| Exchange (J) | 0 | 2 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 5 | 9 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 23 | 10 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 0 | 1 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1,373 | 1,221 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,221 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Cayman Islands, the 160th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 93%, student visas 5%. That is 11% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,373).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Cayman Islands received 228, 46% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
The Cayman Islands’ own missions abroad
The Cayman Islands’ embassies abroad (1)
The Cayman Islands itself has 1 mission abroad, in 1 country.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Cayman Islands
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Remembrance Day
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Travel advice for the Cayman Islands
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to the Cayman Islands: the US State Department rates the Cayman Islands at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 May 2026) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Cayman Islands (updated 29 October 2025). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
When are embassies in the Cayman Islands closed?
On the Cayman Islands’ public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Remembrance Day on Monday 9 November 2026.