Proof of Identity:

Proof of identity is mandatory for all applicants, including the applicant, parent, legal guardian, or person with delegated authority completing the form. Every individual, regardless of age or circumstances, must provide sufficient proof of identity for the application to be processed.

1. Primary Document Requirement (List A):

• Passport
• Cayman Islands Identification Card (This applies to the applicant or the parent/guardian/delegated authority completing the form)

If you have a passport or Cayman Islands Identification Card this is sufficient for identity verification.

2. Alternative Submission:

If an individual cannot provide a document from the primary document requirement (list A), you must submit

• One document from List B, and
• One document from List C, and
• One document from List D

Note: The same document cannot be selected from both lists.

List B:

• Cayman Islands Driver’s License
• Cayman Islands Voter’s ID
• Certified Photograph

List C:

• Cayman Islands Birth Certificate
• Declaration of having no birth certificate
• Adoption Order/Certificate (Cayman Islands)

List D:

• Personal Declaration Form
• BOTC Naturalization Certificate
• Statutory Declaration from a Cayman Islands Government Agency

3. Additional Consideration (List E):

List E applies when the primary document requirement and the alternative submission cannot be met. All documents listed here must be submitted if applicable:

• Birth Certificate/Declaration of no birth certificate/Adoption Order or Certificate
• Certified Photo
• Personal  Declaration Form
• Other Government Issued ID

Document Combinations:

Adults (18 years and older):
It is strongly recommended to provide a primary government-issued ID. If unavailable, a combination of at least two supporting documents must be submitted (e.g., Birth Certificate and Personal Declaration Form & Certified Photo).

Minors (Under 18 years):
If the minor and/or parent/guardian cannot provide a Passport or Cayman Islands Identification Card, a combination of supporting documents, such as a Birth Certificate, Certified Photograph, and a Personal Declaration Form, will be required to complete the application.

Proof of Parental Responsibility or Legal Guardianship:

If you are applying on behalf of a minor or as a legal guardian, you must provide one of the following documents as proof of parental responsibility or legal guardianship:

• Adoption Order/Certificate
• Custody Agreement/Custody Order
• Court-Appointed Guardianship Order
• Legal Guardianship Order
• Parental Responsibility Agreement
• Foster Care Agreement
• Care Order
• Maintenance Order
• Birth Certificate
• Divorce Decree/Settlement
• Residence Order
• Supervision Order

These documents are required to verify your legal authority to apply on behalf of the minor or individual under your care.

Proof of Delegated Authority:

If you are applying on behalf of someone else with delegated authority, you must provide one of the following documents as proof:

• Court Order
• Power of Attorney
• Probate Letter

These documents are required to confirm your legal authority to act on behalf of the applicant.

Proof of Immigration Status:

In order to process your application, we may need to verify your immigration status. In most instances, we can retrieve your immigration status directly from Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC). Providing proof of your immigration status is therefore optional, but submitting your documents can assist in making the process faster and more efficient.

If you choose, you can submit the appropriate document(s) to expedite your application.

Immigration Categories and Document Types

Caymanian or Cayman Status:

• Optional Documents:
  • Acknowledgment Letter
  • Cayman Status Certificate/Letter
  • Stamp in Passport
  • Voter's ID

Permanent Resident with Right to Work

• Optional Documents:
  • Permanent Resident Letter
  • Permanent Resident Certificate

Permanent Resident without Right to Work

• Optional Documents:
  • Permanent Resident Letter
  • Permanent Resident Certificate

Contracted Government Employee

• Optional Documents:
  • Government Employment Agreement

Work Permit Holder/Dependent

Note for Work Permit Holders: If you hold a work permit issued by Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC), your eID card will be issued directly through WORC’s office rather than through this application portal. Please contact WORC at worc@gov.ky for more information on the eID card issuance.

• Optional Documents:
  • Work Permit License
  • Work Permit Stamp in Passport

Global Citizen/Dependent

• Optional Documents:
  • Global Citizen Certificate

Permanent Resident Dependent

• Optional Documents:
  • PR Dependent Letter
  • PR Dependent Stamp in Passport

Refugee

• Optional Documents:
  • Approval Letter
  • Refugee Stamp in Passport
  • Refugee Passport

Dependent of a Caymanian

• Optional Documents:
  • Approval Letter
  • Dependent Stamp in Passport

Student Visa Holder

• Optional Documents:
  • Student Visa Stamp in Passport
  • Student Visa Approval Letter

Exempted Person from Work Permit Requirement

• Optional Documents:
  • Exemption Letter

Please note:

• If documents are not in English, certified translations must be provided.
• Scanned documents should be clear and legible.
• If you are required to complete the Personal Declaration form, please see the qualified list of referees and ensure that a copy of their identification is included with the form: Cayman Islands - Notary Public, Justice of the Peace, Police (inspector and above), Member of Parliament, government officials (past and present members of Parliament/Legislative Assembly, senior civil servants (manager and above), registered medical professional, minister of a recognised religion, Lawyers and school principals
• If you have any questions about the document requirements or need further assistance, please reach out to us at myeid@egov.ky or +1 345 244 3291.