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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Feb. 21, CMC – The government of this British Overseas territory has circulated the proposed schedule of fee increases, including those for work permits, residency and status, that it needs to implement to balance this year’s budget.
However, the planned start date of March 1 for when the fees will take effect, has been cancelled and no new date has yet been set.
The proposed changes reflect the significant growth in population and demand for public services and infrastructure that the Cayman Islands has experienced since immigration application fees were last reviewed, the release said. “The updated fee structure is designed to ensure that permit processes are used appropriately, support effective administration, regulation and long-term national resilience.”
Caymanian Employment and Immigration Minister Michael Myles stressed that the main permit fees are not changing.
“We are, however, increasing various immigration application fees for the first time in over 15 years. This is a necessary step to ensure our fee structure reflects current economic realities and supports the critical infrastructure, administration, and services our growing population depends on. These changes will help strengthen immigration administration and contribute to sustainable national development,” he added.
Myles added that most of the new work permit fee changes relate to application fees, not the cost of the permit themselves.
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