Criminal convictions
Everyone visiting the Cook Islands must declare any criminal conviction. If you have one, apply for an exemption before you book.
Passports with less than six months validity
Your passport must be valid for six months or more beyond your departure from the Cook Islands. Immigration may exempt you from that requirement on application.
How to apply
Both exemptions use the same form. A fee applies.
We check requests Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm Cook Islands Time.
Common questions
View all 2 related answersHow long must my passport be valid before departing to the Cook Islands
All passports must be valid for 6 months beyond your departure date from the Cook Islands
Am I able to travel to the Cook Islands if I have a criminal conviction
You will need to provide the following information to the Cook Islands Immigration for review.
- Colour copy of the passport biodata
- Travel itinerary or tentative travel dates
- Confirmation of accommodation
- List of travel companions
- Purpose of travel
- Criminal conviction report issued within the most recent 6 months
To apply for an exemption click here: Exemptions for Travel and Entry.
If upon review the conviction history is outside the criteria, Immigration may allow you to travel to the Cook Islands and declare convictions upon arrival.
Important to note that Immigration Cook Islands will review cases with external agencies and failure to declare could impact travel in the future.
For more information, please contact exemptions@mfai.gov.ck