Okay, so I wanted to get a visa for the Cayman Islands. I’d heard it was pretty straightforward to do online, so I figured I’d give it a shot. I started by seeing if I even needed one. Turns out, not everyone does, but I did.
The whole thing is called an “eVisa,” which just means you do it all on the internet. I found a bunch of websites that talked about it, but it was kinda hard to know which one was the real deal.
I started looking around, reading a bunch of websites, and I finally found the page. It looked pretty official, so I figured it was legit. They ask you for the usual stuff – you know, passport details, travel dates, why you’re going, the basics.

The application form itself was okay. It had a few parts where you fill in your personal info. I had to scan my passport and some other documents and upload them. Make sure you have a good quality scan, the first time I did it was a bit blurry and I had to re-scan it again.
Then came the payment part. I entered my card details and hoped for the best. I got a confirmation email pretty quickly, saying they got my application and payment.
- First thing: Double-check if you actually need a visa.
- Second: Find the official eVisa website, there are a lot of similar websites you may get lost.
- Third: Fill out the form carefully, and make sure your scanned documents are clear.
- Fourth: Pay the fee and wait for the confirmation email.
Waiting Game
After that, it was just a waiting game. The email said it could take around 10 working days to process, but it could be quicker or longer depending on if they have to do extra checks. I was a little nervous, but there wasn’t much else I could do but wait.
Honestly, the waiting was the worst part. I kept checking my email every few hours, hoping for an update. I did get one email asking for some more info, which freaked me out a bit, but I sent it over right away.
Finally, after about eight days, I got another email. And guess what? My visa was approved! It was all electronic, so I just had to print it out and keep it with my passport.
So yeah, that’s how I got my Cayman Islands visa. It wasn’t too bad, just a bit of waiting and making sure you have all your documents in order. Now, I’m all set for my trip! It was a huge relief when that approval email finally came through.