Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

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.

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).

Visitors can extend length of stay on a monthly basis at the immigration department. Extensions are NZ$70 per month for the first three months and NZ$120 for every month thereafter for a maximum of five months. 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 must be applied for from their country of residence. There is no fee for applicants aged under 15 years but they must report to immigration for official paperwork to be completed.