To obtain British Overseas Territory citizenship by way of a connection to the Cayman Islands, you must: Obtain a work permit and reside in the Cayman Islands for at least eight years (you are allowed to be absent from the Island for a period of six consecutive months or less without causing a break in your continuous period of residency). In your ninth year, you must apply for a certificate of permanent residency (this application includes a requirement that you purchase a dwelling or have a certain amount of money in the bank). When 12 months have elapsed from the time you obtained a permanent residency certificate, you may apply for naturalization as a British Overseas Territory citizen.
