Amateur Radio Licences
Sections 9(2)(c), 23(2) and 82 of the Information and Communications Technology Act require that the Operator of an Amateur Radio station in the Cayman Islands must have a current valid licence at all times.
Your attention is also drawn to the ICTA (Amateur Radio Licences) Regulations.
Caymanians
For new applications or renewals (which should be sent no later than 30 days prior to the licence expiry date) submit a completed Licence Application Form which can be found here along with the licence fee of US$25 (or CI$20) per year. Callsigns beginning ZF1, ZF8 and ZF9 will be issued to Caymanian Amateur Radio licensees dependent on the operating address of their main station (for Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac respectively).
Visitors and Residents
The Cayman Islands is a signatory to ECC Recommendation T/R 61-01. Visiting Radio Amateurs from the countries listed in the Recommendation whose licence class meets that defined in the Recommendation may operate in the Cayman Islands for up to 3 months using the callsign ‘ZF/[home callsign]’.
Visitors (including residents) who wish to remain in the country for more than 3 months (or anyone requesting a special Club callsign for contesting purposes) should submit a completed Visitor Licence Application Form which can be found here along with the licence fee of US$25 (or CI$20) per year. Callsigns beginning ZF2 will be issued to visitors and residents.
Payment Methods
Payment may be made as follows:
a. Cash, if hand delivered to OfReg’s offices;
b. A cheque drawn on a Cayman Islands’ bank. Cheques should be made payable to ‘OfReg’;
c. EFT (local);
d. By Wire transfer to OfReg (please enquire for account details and note that there is an additional US$8 fee for wire transfers); or
e. Credit Card via the Office’s payment system (MasterCard or Visa only). The appropriate details can be included in the licence application form.
Application Forms may also be requested by e-mail from licensing@ofreg.ky, or by telephone on +1-345-946-4282.
Any change to the particulars referenced in the Licence or the Licence Application should be notified immediately to the Office. There is a US$20 (CI$16.40) Fee for issuing an amended Licence.
Please see our contact page for the Office's address and other contact information.