Legislation

Cabinet has approved the commencement orders for amendments to the Act, following their passage in Parliament in December 2025 and March 2026. The amendments will come into force on 1 May, alongside the approval of the accompanying Regulations which are now published and available to the public.

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The Regulations that are now available are:

• The Caymanian Protection (Fees) Regulations, 2026;
• The Caymanian Protection (Temporary Work Permit and Business Visitors’ Permits) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026;
• The Caymanian Protection (Amendment) Regulations, 2026; and
• The Caymanian Protection (Arrangements of Convenience) Regulations, 2026.

The Acts that are available are:

• Immigration(Transition)(Amendment and Validation)Act,2026
• Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act 2025