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- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
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Overview
Overview
General COVID-19 Travel Advisory in Operation
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Overview
Security Status
High degree of caution.
Latest Travel Alert
Citizens should exercise caution in any decisions about international travel, taking account of their overall health, their vaccine status, and the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad. Anyone considering travelling abroad should be aware that restrictions are subject to change at short notice, and additional restrictions may be imposed by the country of your destination, including during your visit.
Travel to Cayman Islands
Travel to Cayman Islands from Ireland
- International passengers aged 12 or older travelling to Cayman Islands must be fully vaccinated.
- Children aged 11 and younger entering with fully vaccinated parents do not need to show proof of vaccination.
- Only limited exceptions apply to this requirement.
- All passengers are required to apply on the Travel Cayman Portal and will be issued with a travel certificate which is required for entry.
Anyone considering travel to the Cayman Islands should first check the latest information from the local authorities regarding requirements for international passengers arriving in the country. For further information, please see www.exploregov.ky.
General Travel Advice
The Atlantic hurricane season generally runs from June to November each year and can also affect the eastern and southern USA with heavy rain, flooding and extremely high winds.
Citizens with plans to be in the affected region during this period should consider the need to travel based on information relating to extreme weather projections.
As there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in the Cayman Islands, we are limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency situation. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Safety and security
Hurricane season
The hurricane season in the Caribbean normally runs from July to October. You should pay close attention to local and international weather reports and follow the advice of local authorities. Always monitor local and international weather updates for the region by accessing, for example, the Weather Channel, or the US National Hurricane Centre website.
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Health
Health
Health
Vaccinations
Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling to see if you need any vaccinations for this country.
Zika Virus
There have been outbreaks of Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Irish Citizens especially those with a weakened immune system or women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
If you are unsure of the entry requirements for this country, including visa and other immigration information, ask your travel agent or contact the country's nearest Embassy or Consulate.
You can also check with them how long your passport must be valid for.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
Please contact our Consular Assistance Unit in Dublin if you need guidance on the nearest assistance and we will help you as best we can.
Our number is: +353 1 408 2000.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Iveagh House
80 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
D02 VY53
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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