Grand Cayman, 02 June 2025 – Workforce Opportunities & Residency Cayman (WORC) will now require the submission of a Medical Declaration Cover Letter for all Temporary Work Permit applications. This requirement will become effective on 1st July 2025, in accordance with the Immigration (Transition) Act and relevant regulations.
The submission of a Medical Declaration Cover Letter continues to be mandatory for other facilities that WORC processes. Applicants are encouraged to pay special attention to the checklist of requirements attached to all application forms, available on worc.ky
Applications received after 1st July 2025 without the required Medical Declaration Cover Letter will not be accepted for processing.
The public is reminded that only medicals completed by practitioners fully registered as a medical doctor from the following countries will be accepted:
Cayman Islands;
United Kingdom;
United States; or
Canada
For individuals coming from other countries (not listed above), a Medical Declaration Cover Letter is still required upon submission. If the work permit is approved, approval will be contingent upon the applicant completing the necessary medical tests in the Cayman Islands within seven (7) days of arrival.
Persons with questions or queries can review FAQs on worc.ky or contact Customer Care by calling
945-9672 or toll-free at 1-800-534-9672.
