Cayman Islands (U.K.) Statistics

Government-Economy

Government type: parliamentary democracy

National holiday: Constitution Day, first Monday in July

Independence Day: none (overseas territory of the UK)

Currency: Caymanian dollars (KYD); 1 KYD = 1.22 USD ; 1USD = 0.82 KYD

GDP: $2.25 billion (2008 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP): $43,800 (2004 est.)

Information for Foreign Students in Caymans Islands

Obtaining a Visa

British, Canadian, American and European Union citizens don't need a visa, but their passports have to be valid at least for 6 months. For the other countries which citizens don't need a visa, you will find a complete list here http://www.immigration.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1608,2524721&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Here is Immigration Service website of Caiman Islands

http://www.immigration.gov.ky/portal/page?_pageid=1608,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Housing

Here is a link for apartments and villas to rent

http://www.ecayonline.com/cayman-condos_category52.html

Link for hotels http://www.ecayonline.com/cayman-islands-hotels_category96.html

Health

Modern medical facilities are available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including government- and privately-operated hospitals. There is also an island-wide, 24-hour 911 (or 555) emergency service. There is no national health service, and even the most remedial medical treatment is expensive. Private insurance is recommended. Vaccinations for tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.

Money

ATMs accepting Visa, MasterCard and cards with Cirrus affiliation are located at banks on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. The Cayman Islands Dollar is tied to the US Dollar at a fixed rate of CI$1 = US$1.25 although bank charges for currency exchange may result in minor fluctuations. A maximum amount of 15,000 Caymaniana dollarcan be brought into the Cayman Islands in cash. There are no restrictions leaving the Cayman Islands, as a visitor, although if you have substantial amounts of money you may wish to make a disclosure notifying Customs to show all is above board.

Transportation

Public transports and taxis network are well-organized:

http://www.caymanislands.ky/family/transportation.aspx

Keeping in touch

There are many Internet cafes throughout the Cayman Islands and most hotels also offer Internet facilities. Wi-Fi Internet Access is available in some hotels.Roaming agreements exist with a few international mobile phone companies. Coverage is average. A system with pre-paid sim cards is available (http://www.time4lime.com/ky/ )