Cayman Islands Residence by Investment

Cayman Islands · Caribbean

Golden Visa / ResidencyPermanent residencyOpenTax optimization

Min investment: $1.2M
Time to status: Several months; R42 perm-residence capped 250/yr
Path to citizenship: Caymanian status / British naturalization after ~5+ yrs (long)
Residency requirement: R41 cert valid 25 yrs; maintain investment + income CI$120k
Visa-free destinations: Not specified
Dual citizenship allowed: N/A (residency)

Notes for Chinese applicants

Two routes: R41 Residency Certificate ~CI$1m investment (≥CI$500k real estate) + CI$120k annual income (25-yr renewable); R42 Certificate of Permanent Residence requires CI$2m (~USD 2.4m) developed real estate, capped 250/yr. No direct/income tax. Tax-driven.

About Cayman Islands

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: Very High
Climate: Tropical
China relations: Cool / Western-aligned

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