Policies

Issuance Policy (updated 22-Aug-2025)

As part of the initial phase of the National Identity Programme, the Cayman Islands eID Card is currently being issued to staff of the Department of eGovernment and the Ministry of Social Development and Innovation (CIG). These cards are being distributed for initial testing and are valid for up to five years.

Phased Expansion of Issuance Scope

Issuance will expand through prioritized beta testing groups, as outlined below:

Beta Testing Group One

Effective for applications received on or after 28 February 2025:

• Continued issuance to the Department of eGovernment and the Ministry of Social Development and Innovation, as part of the formal commencement of Group One testing.

Beta Testing Group Two

Effective for applications received on or after 29 August 2025:

• Members of Parliament
• The Deputy Governor’s Office
• CIG Ministry Chief Officers
• CIG Department of Communication staff
• Cayman Islands Elections Office staff
• CIG Ministry of Financial Services staff
• CIG Ministry of Caymanian Employment staff
• CIG Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) staff
• CIG Department of Computer Services staff
• CIG Cyber Security Unit staff
• CIG Department of Vehicles and Driver’s Licensing (DVDL) staff
• CIG Attorney General’s Chambers, Solicitor General’s Office, and Department of Legal Drafting staff
• Residents of the Cayman Islands who do not possess any other form of Government issued photo identification, where an identification card is required for essential daily activities.

This early stage of the rollout is managed under the authority of the Registrar.