Global Citizen Concierge Program (Global Citizen Certificate)
Formerly up to two years of island living for high-income remote workers.
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Cayman's Global Citizen Certificate let people employed outside Cayman live there for up to 24 months. Under its last gazetted extension, new applications closed on 31 October 2022 and the regulations expired on 30 November 2024.
Dream spread
Formerly up to two years of island living for high-income remote workers.
Relocation reality check
Closed: no new applications since 31 October 2022 and the governing regulations lapsed on 30 November 2024. The former programme pages now redirect to general government sites, and no replacement remote-work permit has been announced.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Remote work for employers or clients outside Cayman Islands
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside Cayman Islands; local paid work is usually not allowed on…
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Eligibility
When open: people employed by (or owning) a business outside Cayman, meeting a high income threshold, with health insurance and a clean record.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Remote work for employers or clients outside Cayman Islands
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside Cayman Islands; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Duration
- 24 months (about 2 years)
- Application deadline
- 31 October 2022Passed — check the official source for the next round.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Cayman has no personal income tax.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
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Life abroad, country comparisons, honest post-move retrospectives.
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“Immigration (Transition) (Global Citizen Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 (SL 74 of 2021, Legislation Gazette No. 60, 3 Nov 2021), reg. 7: deleting "2023" and substituting "2024" [expiry 30 Nov 2024]; deleting "2021" and substituting "2022" [last application date 31 Oct 2022].”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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