Work permit fee calculator

Work permit fees are set per occupation by the Caymanian Protection (Fees) Regulations, 2026, which came into force on 1 May 2026. The annual fee runs from nothing (teachers, clergy) to CI$32,400 (equity partner in a law firm); Cayman Brac and Little Cayman charge 75% of the Grand Cayman fee. On top sit an application fee, a fee per dependant, a repatriation fee on first grant, the ID card and an optional express fee. Search your occupation and the calculator adds it up.

Worth knowing

  • Employers pay the fee; passing it on to the employee is not permitted for the permit itself, though contracts vary on dependants.
  • Hotels with 200 or more rooms have their own schedule (Category B), not included here.
  • Where a permit covers more than one occupation, the higher fee applies. Fees are non-refundable if the permit is refused, other than the deposit rules in the regulations.

Rules and sources

Checked 2026-09-17. This is a planning estimate, not advice; the Government department or professional handling your matter has the final word.

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