Cook Islands Passport/Visa

Passport Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes
Visa Required?
British No/1/2
Australian No/1/2
Canadian No/1/2
USA No/1/2
Other EU No/1/2
Return Ticket Required?
British Yes
Australian Yes
Canadian Yes
USA Yes
Other EU Yes

Passports

Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the length of stay.

Passport Note

All nationals must be in possession of a valid passport, documentation for onward travel, sufficient funds to cover their stay and a confirmed accommodation reservation.

Visas

1. Not required by visitors for tourist stays of up to 31 days.
2. Nationals arriving in the Cook Islands on business do require a work visa; visas are issued on arrival for a maximum stay of 21 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Visa Note

Visitors can extend length of stay on a monthly basis, for a maximum of six months, at the immigration department. A fee is payable with each application and an application must be made within 5 working days prior to the expiration of the authorised period of stay. The fee is NZ$50.00 each for persons 15 years and older plus a $20 application fee.  for stays of more than three months and up to 12 months, the total fee is $120. Visitors must prove that they have sufficient funds for length of stay, suitable accommodation and are not employed or seeking employment on the Island before an extension is granted. For visitors wanting to stay longer than six months, a visa can now be applied for onshore. There is no fee for applicants aged under 15 years but they must report to immigration for official paperwork to be completed.
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