Cayman Islands - Bio Security

COVID-19:

October 2022: Effective August 24, 2022, all Covid related travel restrictions were lifted.

Resources:

• https://www.exploregov.ky
• Ministry of Health, Environment, Culture & Housing, Cayman Islands Facebook Page.
• Cayman Islands Port Authority.
• https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-gb/
• https://www.exploregov.ky/faqs/covid-19-inbound-travel

Contacts:

• Cayman Islands Government Travel Branch
  - Email: TravelCayman@gov.ky
  - Phone: +13459497900
  - https://www.exploregov.ky

Reports:

• Caribbean Bound 2020/21 - Yachting Protocols
• Retreat from Paradise (December 28, 2020)

History:

• Mid-March the Caymans introduced 14-day self isolation on arrival and began banning arrivals from certain countries (Schengen, China, Iran etc.).
• Sunday 22 March, borders closed and the country went into lockdown.
• On 11 May, the shelter at home order ended.
• While sea borders were closed, private vessels are permitted to stop in case of emergency for fuel and supplies but crew were not allowed to leave the vessel.
• On October 1, 2020, the Cayman Islands commenced the phased opening of its international borders.
• In the initial phase, the reopening is aimed at Caymanians, permanent residents, work-permit holders, people who own property and those planning to spend an extended amount of time on the island.
• Leisure travel is not allowed in this phase.
• At the start of 2021, sea borders opened on a pre-application/approval basis.
• In September 2021, only vaccinated non-residents were permitted to enter.
• International flights resumed on 20 November (with lateral flow tests a requirement on days 2, 5 and 10) and no more quarantine for many vaccinated visitors.
• On 21 March, 2022, the Caymans moved into Phase 6 of the reopening plan.
• All incoming travelers had to be vaccinated.
• August 2022 all restrictions were lifted.