Moving to Cayman Islands from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Cayman Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from United Kingdom to Cayman Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Cayman Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,394 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom live in Cayman Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cayman Islands?

Top countries of origin for Cayman Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How United Kingdom and Cayman Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
KY
4.5

United Kingdom performs better than Cayman Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
KY
5.0t

United Kingdom performs better than Cayman Islands across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
KY
58.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
KY
81.1%

United Kingdom generally does better on infrastructure, though Cayman Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
KY
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
KY
$79,600

Cayman Islands performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
KY
82.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
KY
7.7

United Kingdom generally does better on family life, though Cayman Islands leads in life expectancy.

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and Cayman Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Cayman Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cayman Islands's immigration authority.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Cayman Islands

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Cayman Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cayman Islands?

With 58.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cayman Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Cayman Islands.

Is Cayman Islands safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Cayman Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cayman Islands is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

What language do they speak in Cayman Islands?

Both United Kingdom and Cayman Islands share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GB KY
Population 67,791,400 64,309
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +44 +1345
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999