VISA REQUIREMENTS
Visitors of most Nationalities are automatically issued witha. 30 day visitor VISA on arrival. Genral Declaration forms submitted in advance of arrival should contain passport details of all passengers and crew.
- All international passport holders must have a passport valid for a period of at least 6 months beyond their intended period of stay in the Cook Islands. This will allow you a stay of up to 31 days in the Cook Islands.
- All New Zealand and Australian passport holders must have a passport valid for a period of at least 7 days beyond their intended period of stay in the Cook Islands. This will allow New Zealand passport holders a stay of up to 90 days in the Cook Islands. Australian passport holders are eligible for a stay of up to 31 days.
- You must have proof of accommodation during your stay in the Cook Islands.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
There are no current vaccination requirements including for COVID 19.
VISITOR ACCOMMODATION
Rarotonga and Aitutaki offer a wide range of accommodation from 5 star resorts to Air BNBs. Visit https://cookislands.travel/home
GETTING AROUND
There are taxis, a public bus service, private transfer services and rental cars available.
The following drivers’ licenses are accepted in the Cook Islands. Your overseas license only enables you to drive the motor vehicle class that you are entitled to drive in your home country.
- Australia
- Canada
- EU Members
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Norway
- UK
- United States of America
If you currently hold a driver’s license from a country that is not listed, you will need to obtain a Cook Islands visitors license from the Cook Islands Police station.
