Cayman Islands visa requirements for Russian citizens
Russian citizens need an eVisa for the Cayman Islands. Apply on the official website.
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- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on the Cayman Islands's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Cayman Islands
Your passport, residence and route decide whether you need a visa.
Other route For your passportOnline visitor visaApply online if your passport needs a visa and no exemption fits.
- Stay
- 180 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- KYD 92
- Processing
- 7–10 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply online within 90 days before travel.
- Upload documents and choose single or multiple entry.
- Pay by card; American Express is not accepted.
- Follow approval steps to add the visa to your passport.
- Complete that passport step within 90 days of approval.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Full-face passport photo
- Bank statement
- Proof of work or studies
- Signed, sealed police clearance, unless 71+
- Police clearance from last residence
- Police clearance under 180 days old
- Birth certificate if under 18
- Return ticket
- Processing uses working days; busy times take longer.
- Multiple entry needs approval; border staff decide your stay.
Visa not requiredUS resident visa-free entryUS permanent residents can visit for 30 days when flying directly from the US.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Travel directly from the US.
- Show your resident card and return ticket on arrival.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid travel document
- Valid US Alien Registration Card
- Return ticket to the US
Visa not requiredCanadian resident visa-free entryCanadian permanent residents can visit when travelling directly from Canada or the US.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Travel directly from Canada or the US.
- Show residence proof and your return ticket on arrival.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid travel document
- Proof of Canadian permanent residence
- Return ticket to Canada or US
Visa not requiredUK resident visa-free entryUK permanent residents can visit when travelling directly from the UK.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Travel directly from the UK.
- Show residence proof and your return ticket on arrival.
Official pageDocuments required
- Valid travel document
- Proof of UK permanent residence
- Return ticket to the UK
Sources (19)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Customs and Border Control: Entry requirements
- CBC: Country visa requirements and exemptions
- CBC: Visitor visa applications and official application link
- CBC: Visitor visa questions
- CBC: Conditional visa waivers
- CBC: Transit visas and exceptions
- CBC: Visitor's Work Visa
- CBC: Student visa applications
- CBC: Student visa questions
- Customs and Border Control visa regulations, 2025 Revision
- Visa amendment regulations effective 2 April 2026
- WORC: Work permit and permanent residence questions
- WORC: May 2026 temporary work application and checklist
- Temporary work permits and business visitors regulations, 2024 Revision
- Temporary work and business visitors amendment regulations, 2026
- Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration: 2026 reforms
- Cayman Islands Government Office UK: Visa requirements; application instructions conflict with current guidance
- UK Visas and Immigration: Overseas territory application service changes
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Cayman entry advice for British travellers
Coming from Russia
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyKYD $
- Time−8h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Cayman Islands trip
Best time to go: November to April brings cooler, relatively dry weather. May to October is warm and rainy.
- Seven Mile BeachThis white-sand beach on Grand Cayman stretches for about 5 miles (8 kilometres). Visitors can walk its full length regardless of where they stay.
- Pedro St. James national historic siteVisit an old seaside house and its grounds. A multimedia show and exhibits explain its history and other Cayman history.
- Queen Elizabeth II Botanic ParkExplore gardens arranged by plant colour, an orchid garden and a lakeside gazebo. The park also has rare blue iguanas.
- Local art at The RitzA walkway over the main road at Seven Mile Beach displays local artists' work. Staff can help you find it.
Scams to watch for in Cayman Islands
- Robbery on dark roads at nightPeople walking or cycling along dark roads at night can be targeted for robbery or assault. No specific setup or distraction trick is described.
- Theft of valuable beach belongingsThieves may take valuable or flashy items that they can resell. Ordinary beach belongings are described as less attractive targets, but that does not guarantee they are safe.
About Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory made up of three islands in the western Caribbean.
- Capital
- George Town
- Money
- Cayman Islands dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Do russian citizens need a visa for the Cayman Islands?
Russian citizens need an eVisa for the Cayman Islands. Apply on the official website.
Where do I apply online for the Cayman Islands?
Only on the Cayman Islands's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help russian citizens enter the Cayman Islands?
We have no record of the Cayman Islands relaxing its rules for russian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to the Cayman Islands?
Croatia and San Marino can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Cayman Islands are easier for russian citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba Dominica, and 3 more let russian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Cayman Islands?
Apply on the Cayman Islands's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in the Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Cayman Islands?
English.
How strong is the Russia passport?
It ranks #42 and reaches 109 destinations without applying ahead.
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