Cayman

Islands

Lying in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, some 480 miles south of Miami, this British Crown Colony offers gleaming white sand beaches and some of the best scuba diving in the world. The Cayman Islands offer a wide variety of restaurants, from fast food to top quality gourmet, but is also ideal for those seeking total relaxation.

Weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
T	82	84	86	87	87	87	89	89	89	87	84	82
S	7	6	8	10	9	8	8	9	6	7	7	8
R	3	2	1	1	6	8	4	6	8	8	4	4

Key to symbols used:

T - Average daily maximum temperatures
S - Average daily sunshine hours
R - Average monthly rainfall (if higher than 0.5”)

Flight time: 12.5 hours
GMT + or -: - 5
Visa: Not required

Documents and Legal requirements
Residency: You can now get married in the Cayman Islands from the day of your arrival. You will also need to produce a Cayman Islands international embarkation/ disembarkation card.
Proof of ID: You will need to produce your original birth certificates and a valid 10-year passport.
Divorced: If either of you are divorced you must produce your Decree Absolute with a court stamp.
Widowed: If you are widowed you will need to produce the death certificate of your deceased spouse and your previous marriage certificate.
Age limit: The minimum age to marry in the Cayman Islands is 16 and anyone under 18 must have parental consent. Consent can be given by your father or, if he is deceased or by a lawful male guardian. If there is no guardian, your mother may give consent.

Ceremonies
There are many beautiful locations for you to have your marriage ceremony from a quiet chapel, on a shimmering white sandy beach or even on board a ship drifting over a tranquil sea. If you would like an on-board wedding the minister will meet you at the dock to obtain the necessary documents to process the licence. He will then go to the courthouse and return with your marriage licence.

Obtaining your marriage licence
A special marriage licence must be obtained from the Chief Secretary’s Office. You must arrange for a Cayman Islands Marriage Officer before applying for the licence. A list of officers is available from the Chief Secretary’s Office and can be obtained before your arrival. (See further information for address). For details of Registrars and ministers to perform your ceremony see www.caymans.com

Fees: The cost of a special marriage licence is CI $150 plus a CI $10 stamp duty must accompany the documents. Stamps may be purchased from any local post office or from the Deputy Chief Secretary’s office.

Further information

Cayman Islands Tourist Office 6 Arlington Street London SW1A 1RE Tel: 020-7491 7771 Fax: 020-7491 7944 Website: www.caymanislands.ky	Marriage Licence Application Chief Secretary’s Office 4th Floor (Room 406) Government Administration Building George Town Tel: 001-345 949 7900 Fax: 001-345 949 7544
www.caymans.com

Always check with local authorities as this information may be subject to change.