The Immigration (Transition) (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2026 updates the definition of the term "Caymanian as of right".
"Caymanian as of right" means a person who:
• Was born in the Islands on or before 26 March 1977
• Was born on or after 1 January 2004, and at least one parent was Caymanian and settled in the Islands at the time of their birth
• Was born outside the Islands on or after 1 January 2004, and at least one parent was Caymanian otherwise than by descent at the time of their birth
• Acquired Caymanian status under the Immigration Act (2015 Revision) or any earlier law
The legislation will take effect on Friday, 1 May 2026.
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