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Country Guide > Australia and South Pacific > Cook Islands | |
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Passport/Visa
Passports Valid passport required by all , including nationals of New Zealand. Passports should be valid for six months after the initial 31-day stay in the Cook Islands. VISAS 1. Not required by visitors for tourist stays of up to 31 days and they are issued on arrival. Confirmed onward/return tickets and documentation are required, as are accommodation arrangements and proof of adequate finances for duration of stay. 2. All nationals arriving in the Cook Islands for business purposes or sourcing investment possibilities do require a 21-day work visa and this can be issued on arrival. Business must be completed within that period. Validity Visitors can extend length of stay on a monthly basis up to an additional five months, providing they have sufficient funds, use licensed accommodation and are not taking up employment. A fee is payable with each application within 14 days before the expiry of the permit. Three-month extensions cost NZ$70 and five-month extensions may be obtained for a fee of NZ$120. 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. Application to Cook Islands Representative (see Contact Addresses section) or the Principal Immigration Officer (see Temporary residence below). Application requirements A return ticket and proof of sufficient funds are required for those wishing to extend their stay in the Cook Islands. Temporary residence Applicants should refer to the Principal Immigration Officer, PO Box 105, Rarotonga (tel: 29347; fax: 21247; e-mail: tutai@immigration.gov.ck; website: www.mfai.gov.ck). |