Cayman Islands Expands My eID Eligibility

Key Point  

• The Cayman Islands has expanded eligibility for its My eID national identification program to include all permanent residents and qualifying dependents of Caymanians and permanent residents.  

My eID Eligibility Expansion 

The Cayman Islands Department of eGovernment expanded eligibility for the My eID program as part of the next phase of its national digital identity rollout.  

Effective July 1, 2026, additional resident groups may now apply for a government-issued My eID card.  

Eligible Applicants  

Applications are now being accepted from: 

• All permanent residents, with or without the right to work.  
• Eligible dependents, including spouses and civil partners, of Caymanians and permanent residents who qualify under the Identification Register Act, 2025.  

The expansion follows earlier phases that extended eligibility to Caymanians, civil servants and their dependents. 

About My eID 

My eID, an official government-issued photo identification card, enables eligible residents to verify their identity and access future digital government services.

Eligible applicants may schedule an enrollment appointment, during which their identity will be verified and their photograph captured.

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