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History & Politics
Cayman's Outlook
Geography & Wildlife
Weather in Cayman
Customs & Traditions
Public Holidays
Events in Cayman

Government, History & Politics

Did Columbus really "discover" Cayman? Learn all about Cayman's history, its historical figures plus the Islands' changing political system.

Moving

Immigration
Visas and Passports
Work Permits
Global Citizen Programme
Moving Considerations
Getting to the Cayman Islands
Cost of Living
Importing Pets
Shipping to Cayman
Import Duty

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Immigration

Your one-stop-shop for all your immigration needs, whether you're moving to Cayman for work or applying for a US visa... plus everything in between.

Working

Finding a Job
Employment Opportunities & Rules
Recruitment Agencies
Work Permits
Employee Entitlements
Pension Requirements

Finding a Job

Read on for some helpful hints on how to get a job in Cayman plus we make recommendations on how to put your resume into the right hands.

Living

Money & Banking
Insurance
Pets
Transportation
Food & Drink
Getting Married
Retiring in Cayman
Services
Investing
Community
Disaster Preparedness
Being Green

Transportation

Here we cover everything you need to know about cars, trucks, bikes... and how to legally drive them and ensure they are road worthy.

Business

Establishing a Business
Financial Services
Taxation in Cayman
Trade & Business Licensing
Special Economic Zone
Business Services
Commercial Real Estate
Setting Up an Office

Establishing a Business

In this section we explain how to set up a business in the Cayman Islands including deciphering all the legal formalities.

Real Estate

Housing
Neighbourhoods
Buying Real Estate
Open Houses
Renting a Property
Utilities
Home Improvements
Home Insurance
Running Your Home
Building a Home
Commercial Real Estate

Buying Real Estate

Learn about purchasing real estate in the Cayman Islands, including mortgages & borrowing, home insurance, importing furnishings and associated costs.

Shopping

Art Galleries
Bookstores
Clothing Stores
Electronics Stores
Furniture Stores
Grocery Stores
Home Goods
Jewellery Stores
Liquor Stores

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Clothing Stores

Clothing stores and fashion boutiques in Grand Cayman for men, women and kids. Find pants, shirts, jeans, swimwear, dresses, resort wear and accessories!

Health

Find a Doctor
Find a Medical Clinic
Having a Baby in Cayman
Health Insurance
Hospitals
Medical Specialists
Eye Care
Dental Care
Pharmacies

Find a Doctor

Find and research local doctors in the Cayman Islands with doctor bios, qualifications, accepted insurance, contact information and more.

Education

Find a School
The School System
Public Schools
Private Schools
Home Schooling
Boarding Schools
Tutoring
Special Needs Education
Colleges & Tertiary Education
Adult Education
Libraries

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Find a School

School options abound for students in the Cayman Islands, whether you're looking for an on Island school or an overseas boarding school.

Things to Do

Attractions
Beaches
Boating
Diving
Fishing
Kids Camps
Food & Drink
Travel
Watersports
Activities for Kids & Teens
Events in Cayman
Snorkelling

Attractions

Experience the top attractions in the Cayman Islands and explore sights and landmarks less travelled with our local guide.

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George Town
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Prospect & Red Bay
Savannah & Newlands
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East End
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Little Cayman

Moving

Immigration
Getting to Cayman
Visas and Passports
Work Permits
Global Citizen Programme
Cost of Living
Moving Considerations
Import Duty
Shipping to Cayman
Importing Pets

Working

Finding a Job
Work Permits
Employment Rules
Recruitment Agencies
Pension Requirements
Employee Entitlements

Living

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Insurance
Transportation
Food & Drink
Pets
Investing
Services
Getting Married
Community
Retiring in Cayman
Disaster Preparedness
Being Green

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Financial Services
Establishing a Business in Cayman
Trade & Business Licensing
Special Economic Zone
Business Services
Commercial Real Estate
Setting Up an Office

Housing

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Open Houses
Rentals
Building a Home
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Home Insurance
Home Improvements
Running Your Home
Utilities

Shopping

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Electronics Stores
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Garden Centres
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Home Goods
Jewellery Stores
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Locally Made Goods

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Education

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Private Schools
Home Schooling
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Special Needs
Scholarships
Tertiary Education
Adult Education
Libraries

Things to Do

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Events in Cayman
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