Expert: Robert Clark - 8/31/2006

Question
Hello, my husband, daughter, and myself are considering buying a scuba diving business and moving to the caymans.  My question is how do we obtain a visa to run a business and reside in the caymans?  also my husband has a felony on his record from twenty  years ago will this affect him getting a visa to work and operate a business over there.  Also what are the elementary schools like, and housing costs.  We are looking to renting for the first year and would like a decent two bedroom that would accomodate our family dog as well.  Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you very soon.  Thanks again Beverly

Answer
Beverley
On buying a busines - I'd suggest you talk to the Cayman Islands Investment Bureau - see their website at http://investcayman.ky/


As to your husband's past convistion - it normally depends on what the offence is as some convictions after a certain time are spent, and is discretionary depending on the charge. You would have to seek advice from the Immigration department so that

Check my FAQ at http://www.gotocayman.com on rough guide to living costs, and info on bringing pets into Cayman.  

Good luck!

Robert