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23 Apr 2021 | 12:26 AM UTC

Cayman Islands: Authorities likely to maintain COVID-19-related international travel restrictions through mid-May /update 20

Officials in the Cayman Islands likely to continue international travel protocols and other COVID-19 measures through at least mid-May.

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Authorities in the Cayman Islands are likely to maintain partial border closures through at least mid-May as part of the territory's ongoing COVID-19 response. Most nonresident foreign nationals remain banned from entry; only Caymanians and permanent residents, work permit holders, residential property owners, student visa holders, persons with close family ties to residents or work permit holders, and other individuals with approval from authorities can enter.

Other existing entry requirements and quarantine measures include:

  • All persons wishing to travel the Cayman Islands must apply for pre-approval using the Travel Cayman online portal.

  • All travelers aged 10 years or older must provide proof of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours before departure for the Cayman Islands; they must submit the documentation at the airport before boarding.

  • All incoming passengers aged five years or older must take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM).

  • All incoming travelers without a valid vaccination must quarantine for at least 10 days.

  • Travelers may quarantine at home or in a hotel, wear a geofencing monitoring device, or agree to isolation in a government facility. Individuals can travel between Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac islands without getting tested or quarantine.

Domestically, authorities have lifted most major pandemic-related restrictions. Individuals must wear facemasks while riding public or private transportation and when in certain indoor public spaces. Indoor public gatherings are limited to 500 people, while outdoor gatherings are limited to 1,000 people. Businesses can continue to operate without capacity limitations as long as they do not have more than 500 people simultaneously within their facilities.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, tighten, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Cayman Islands - COVID-19 Guidelines
TravelTime Applications

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