Frequently Asked Questions

• show that they have an English-speaking background
• show that they are a competent user of English for other reasons
• provide Immigration with an acceptable English language test result (such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS)).

Cook Islands Immigration recommends that applicants refer to Immigration New Zealand’s official list of approved panel physicians when arranging their medical examinations. This ensures that all medical checks are completed by doctors who meet New Zealand’s required standards for immigration‑related health assessments.

To find an approved panel physician in your home country, please use the following link:

IMM NZ Approved Panel Physicians

Every visa and permit requires a medical clearance letter issued by the Cook Islands Ministry of Health, if you intend to stay in the Cook Islands for 6 months or more. 

Medical examinations must be completed offshore, and the complete documentation must be sent to the Cook Islands Ministry of Health for approval.  Once approved, you will receive a medical clearance letter that can be submitted with your visa and permit application.

IMM18 TMO Medical Clearance Screening Form is available to download here. For more information on this form, please get in touch with the Cook Islands Ministry of Health on +682 29664 or email [email protected] 

Depending on the visa you are applying for or how long you plan to stay in the Cook Islands, you may need to provide a police certificate as evidence of your good character.

A police certificate is a document that is issued by the police or a government agency that:

• provides information about any criminal record you may have
• are based on official records and checks
• may be called a criminal check or police clearance

If you are required to provide a police certificate, it must be;

• issued by a national or federal police department
• no older than 6 months old, when you submit your visa application
• must be in English, or accompanied by an official English translation.

For more information on how to obtain a police clearance from a specific country, Immigration New Zealand have a user friendly search filter.  

To find out more information, click here How to get a police certificate

To find out more information about Cook Islands Status or to apply, go to mfai.gov.ck/cook-islands-status

Our standard processing time per application is 20 working days.

The processing times can vary depending on whether the application was complete when submitted or if payment was processed by invoice or credit/debit card.

Please note that delays in processing can occur due to the following reasons:

• Incomplete applications are being submitted.
• Incomplete, unauthenticated or insufficient documentation. (in some cases, fraudulent documents)
• Foreign documents with no certified translation.
• Delays with processing outside of our control – such as medical clearance processing times and Labour review of employment contracts.

It is recommended that all applicants ensure that their applications are complete before submitting to immigration. An incomplete application may be declined without a refund of fees paid.

If you see the following error message when trying to save or submit an application.

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It means that you have exceeded the required number of characters within a field somewhere in the application.  The common areas where this error could be occurring are "current residential address" and "applicant note".

You will need to edit the contents within the field/s to ensure they don't exceed the maximum character limit.  The character count for the two fields mentioned is less than 200 characters.  Other areas have smaller character limits.

If you are still having issues, please call the office and speak with an immigration officer for further support.

When submitting an application through ASYPX, you may come across the following error if you have attempted to make the payment more than once.

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This error message means that the system requires you to refresh the application in order for it to activate the portal to the payment gateway again. Please follow the instructions below on how to do this.

1. Find your application
2. Click on the "3 dots" at the end of the application line to view the menu options.
3. Navigate to and click on "Amendment"
4. The application should open
5. Go to the top of the window on the toolbar and click on "Amend"
6. The application will save and close.  The system will redirect you to the ANZ gateway to submit payment using either a credit card or debit card.

Once you have successfully processed the payment, the application status will change to "Paid for Verification" from then an officer will be assigned the application for processing.

If the problem persists, please call or email the office for further support.

Some visa types have been categorised into two types: New and Renewal.

For example, if you are submitting a new application for a worker entering the country for the first time or if you change your employer and/or sponsor.

You would select one of the following options depending on the validity period you require.

1. International Worker 1 Year - New
2. International Worker 2 Year - New
3. International Worker 3 Year - New

If you are renewing an existing visa and permit, you will select one of the following options.

1. International Worker 1 Year - Renewal
2. International Worker 2 Year - Renewal
3. International Worker 3 Year - Renewal 

An international worker is a private sector employee, and a government worker is a public sector employee.

To upload documents

• Navigate to the document list and attachment area at the bottom of the general tab.
• From the selection box, find the file type you are uploading
• Next, click on file input and search your computer for the file you want to upload, and then click upload. (Important: the file size limit is 680K and type is PDF)
• Check the box under did you upload, once you have uploaded the file.
• Repeat the process until you have uploaded all the requirements.

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You are limited to how many documents you can upload, so please ensure that each document is submitted under the right category and is complete.

The system also requires that each document uploaded be in a PDF file and the file size be smaller than 680 kB.  Click here to find instructions on how to achieve this. 

Applications can be saved throughout the process, right up until you submit and pay.

To edit a saved application

• Find the application you want to complete in your dashboard under “Find Visa Application.”
• At the end of the line there are 3dots (menu)
• Click on the 3dots and navigate to submission.
• The application opens and is now editable.

The error message you have received may be because you haven’t validated your email address.

To validate your email address, the following instructions should help.

1. Enter your email address.
2. Next to your email address, you will see the shield icon next to the X.
3. Click on the shield icon
4. A new window will appear called “confirmation code”
5. The system will automatically send you an email to the address provided with your confirmation code.
6. Keep the window open, and then go to your email
7. Find the email with the confirmation code and enter it into the “confirmation code” window that you left open
8. If the code is correct, the box around the email address will turn green.

Now complete the remainder of the fields, click submit, and then confirm.

If you have an open invoice within the visa system, you must upload confirmation of the deposit made. Once uploaded, an officer can verify the deposit and then commence the visa application review.

Here are some simple instructions on how to do this.

1. From your dashboard, navigate to “find invoice”
2. Find the invoice you have paid.
3. Next, click on the 3 dots at the end of the invoice line.
4. Next, navigate to “submit payment”
5. Select “remittance” from the drop-down list under browser and upload all needed documents
6. Click on “file input” navigate to where you have saved the remittance on your computer, and click “upload”
7. Navigate to the top of the screen and click on submit, and then confirm
8. The remittance will be uploaded and ready for immigration verification.

Importantly, you need to ensure that the remittance slip is in PDF format.

If you don't have a sponsor or do not want to be sponsored, you must upload evidence of sufficient funds with your application. During the assessment process, an immigration officer will determine if you are financially able to take care of the sponsorship obligations yourself. 

For more information on sufficient funds, see the FAQs available.

A sponsorship number is a requirement if the applicant cannot provide satisfactory evidence of having sufficient funds. 

The sponsor or applicant will need to enter the sponsorship number in the appropriate field each time a visa and permit application is created in the system.

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If you have completed a sponsor application form previously with Cook Islands Immigration and don't have a sponsorship number, please contact the office on [email protected] for assistance.

Yes, for those registered sponsors, if you opt to pay by invoice, the system will redirect you on submission of the application to the invoice creation screen. There you will create your invoice for payment.

The invoice line (visa application) will automatically appear for every application that you currently have pending payment by invoice.

Once you submit, the system will generate the invoice for download and send a copy to your nominated email address.

Asypx will generate a receipt for credit/debit card payments that will be available for download from the system, it will also be emailed to your nominated email address.

ANZ payment portal accepts credit/debit cards that display the Visa or MasterCard symbols.

Credit and debit card payments are accepted when submitting an application through Asypx. This process is managed by ANZ Bank, you will be redirected to the payment portal once you have successfully submitted the application.

Complete the onscreen prompts. Once payment has been accepted, the system will generate a receipt for download and will also send a copy to your nominated email address.

If you have a PDF converter and compressor installed on your computer, you can use it to change the file type and size, just follow the on screen prompts. Alternatively, follow our step by step process for using a free online file converter and compressor by clicking on this link.  File Compression and Converter 

Asypx will only accept documents that are uploaded in PDF format, with file sizes that are smaller than 680k. Please check that your file type and size fit within the system requirements.

Try refreshing the page or logging out and back in.  If the problem persists, please contact Immigration for assistance.

Yes, all data transmitted through our online system is encrypted and stored securely in our data servers.

To update your account information, sign in and navigate to your profile settings under the "My Account" tab in the left side user menu. Here you can edit your personal details and save any changes.

If you have forgotten your password and want to reset it, you can do this from the sign-in window, by clicking the "Forgot Password" link and following the prompts to reset your password.

If you have logged in successfully and want to change your password, the following instructions will help guide you.

1. From the dashboard screen,
2. Navigate to the top right-hand corner of the dashboard, click on your initials
3. Navigate to "Change Password."
4. A new window will appear.
5. Enter your current password and then your new password twice.
6. Click submit to confirm the change of password.

Once logged in, you will see the user dashboard, this area shows you all the areas that you can access within the visa and permit system. Including creating visa applications, invoices, sponsorship applications, and viewing system notifications.

To log in, visit our website www.mfai.gov.ck/immigration and click the "Asypx Visa and Permit System" button. Once you arrive at the login screen, click "sign in" and enter your username and password. If you don't have an account, you can create one by clicking on "user registration".

Our online system has been designed to modernise the visa and permit application process for immigration services in the Cook Islands.

A Values or Language Programme may be any Cook Islands‑based orientation course designed to help people integrate into the Cook Islands community. This may include any approved course in Cook Islands values, culture, customs and traditions, and language, as required under regulations 12(c) and 22(d) of the Cook Islands Immigration Regulations 2023.

A values or language programme is not a test. It is an orientation and learning programme that helps migrants understand how life works in the Cook Islands and plays an important role in demonstrating a commitment to living, contributing, and belonging within the community.

No as the EOI submission determines eligibility to be invited to apply for PR. You will have to wait for the next PR round.

Expressions of Interest forms are available to collect from the Immigration Office, located on the top floor of the Government Building in Avarua.

You can also submit an application online through the ministry's website at www.mfai.gov.ck. To do this, simply create an account via the dashboard, located at the top right‑hand corner of the website next to the search field.

Applications for Permanent Residence (PR) are by invitation only. Those who have been invited to apply for PR will be provided with either a paper application form or a link to access the online form. If you have received an invitation from the Ministry without a form or link attached, please contact us

NOTE: Expressions of Interest forms are only available once every 3 years, as defined by sections 40(1) and (3) of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021. 

There are 4 categories of PR

1. PR in your own right
2. PR as a spouse of a Cook Islander or Permanent Resident
3. Eligible child
4. PR by descent

Please refer to Cook Islands Regulations 2023 Part 1 Page 6 Permanent Residence

Refer to Cook Islands Regulations 2023 Part 1 Page 6 Permanent Residence

Refer to Cook Islands Regulations 2023 Part 1 Page 12 Permanent Residence

Refer to Cook Islands Regulations 2023 Part 1 Page 13

Yes, you need to provide the evidence again as part of your application.
Why?

The EOI submission determines an individuals eligibility to apply for PR. Being invited to apply for PR is a separate process.
If you do not provide the evidence as part of your PR application, it will be rendered incomplete and at the risk of lapsing.

There is no review process. Once Immigration has provided a response to your Expression of Interest (EOI), the application is considered closed.

If you lodge a PR submission online, you will receive an automated email confirmation once you click the SUBMIT button.
If you lodge a PR submission in person, you will receive a payment receipt.

You will receive an invite for PR under the category you submitted an expression of interest in.

If there has been a change to your relationship status since you expressed interest in permanent residence (PR), this is considered a material change in circumstances and must be declared to the Principal Immigration Officer in accordance with regulation 62 of the Cook Islands Immigration Regulations 2023.

You may only apply for PR as a spouse if you are currently in a genuine and stable relationship with a Cook Islander or a permanent resident.

Yes, please review the criteria here on our website.

• $1,000.00 - Expression of Interest (EOI) submission
• $740.00 - Application for Permanent Residence
  (In Own Right and as a Spouse)
• $470.00 - Application for Permanent Residence as an eligible child
• No fee - Application for Permanent Residence by descent

Payments can be made in person at the Immigration Office (Top Floor, Government Building) or, if submitting an application online, by depositing the payment into the ministry's bank account.

No

Yes. They will need to sign the declaration included in the PR form.
Immigration Officers cannot help you with your application. They can clarify questions.

Yes this is stipulated in the PR application.

There is a 25 working day period to submit a complete PR application.

If the application is incomplete, Immigration will advise the applicant and they have 10 working days to provide the information.
If the applicant fails to provide the outstanding information within 10 working days, the application will lapse.

Immigration will submit complete applications to the Minister for review. A 20 working day period is allocated to enable the Minister to make a decision.

Dependent on your device you can use your mouse, digital or stylus pen.

No, you only need to provide dates on your application and we will organize travel movements on your behalf.

A statutory declaration is a formal written statement in which a person declares that certain information is true to the best of their knowledge and makes that declaration under the law.

A statutory declaration:

• must be made in writing and signed
• It must be witnessed by an authorised person (such as a lawyer, Justice of the Peace, notary public).

Making a false statutory declaration is a criminal offence and can lead to penalties such as fines or imprisonment

No, you will need to submit the PR in paper form.

Yes, you must use the same log in details to submit your application for PR

Those who submitted an EOI and were invited to apply for PR will be provided with a link allowing them access to complete their application online.

Circumstances will differ depending on the type of permanent residence, visa or permit you are applying for.

For example, if you are applying for permanent residence as the spouse of a Cook Islander, your relationship with that Cook Islander is a circumstance relevant to your application.

If you apply for a work visa and permit, your specific role and contract conditions are circumstances that are directly relevant to your application.

A material change is one that has real importance or great consequence. It is a change in your circumstances that will have a significant affect your application and the immigration status you applied for.

It is important because you are required to meet certain criteria to be granted a visa or permit, or permanent residence. If you can no longer meet these criteria, this can affect the outcome of your application.

For example, if you are applying for permanent residence as the spouse of a Cook Islander and you separate from your partner, the circumstances that you based your application on have changed materially.

If you apply for a work visa and permit based on being a chef in a resort restaurant, but your employer decides that you are needed at the reception desk instead, that is a material change in circumstances as it changes the functions of the role you based your application on.

The Cook Islands Immigration Regulations specify some, including:

• the death of any person relevant to the application
• the separation of the applicant from their spouse, if the spouse was a party to the application or sponsoring the application
• the arrest for a criminal offence in any country, or the conviction for an offence in any country
• any change to the standard of health, including the identification or diagnosis of a condition that might pose a danger to public health or impose significant costs or demands on the Cook Islands publicly funded health service
• any change to the applicant’s health status that could reasonably affect the applicant’s ability to carry out the work that they will be entering the Cook Islands to carry out
• any change to the applicant’s ability to maintain sufficient funds for the duration of their stay in the Cook Islands
• any change to the ability to maintain an onwards travel plan for the duration of the permit
• any material change to, or withdrawal of, the applicant’s sponsorship
• any material change to, or withdrawal from, an agreement between the applicant and an employer, education provider, or intern provider.

No, you must tell us about a material change for any party that is relevant to the application. This means any person named in your application or supporting your application. It can include your spouse, dependent children, parents, guardians, sponsors, employers, education providers, etc.

For example, if your education provider files for bankruptcy and can no longer offer your course, this will affect your study visa and permit.

Or, if you are applying for a visa and permit based on sponsorship from someone living in the Cook Islands and that person returns to their home country, that is a material change.

If you are applying for permanent residence, you must keep us informed right up to the time the permanent residence is granted.

If you are applying for a visa or permit, you must also keep us informed up until the time the visa or permit is granted. But you must also inform us of any material change in circumstances as a condition of holding the visa or permit. So, you need to keep us up to date until the visa or permit expires.

If you do not tell us about a material change in circumstances during the application process, your application will be automatically declined.

Any visa or permit granted based on fraud or misinformation will be cancelled, and anyone who breaches the conditions of their visa and permit will have that visa or permit cancelled. Cancellation will result in you being unlawfully in the Cook Islands and liable for deportation.

It is also an offence for an employer or education provider to fail to report a material change in circumstances of their employee or student.

We consider how much is reasonable for paid accommodation during your stay, how much spending money you may require, whether you have savings in a bank account that can supplement your income, etc.

The amount you need may differ between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua and will depend on several factors that are specific to your situation.

A sponsor is a person who has guaranteed to support you financially and provide accommodation for you throughout your stay in the Cook Islands. Sponsors can be your employer, but they can also be someone you know (such as a relative), who lives in the Cook Islands and is willing to support you.

Sponsors must sign a declaration that they meet certain criteria to be your sponsor. This includes being of good character, not owing any money to Cook Islands Immigration, having resources to cover your living, accommodation and health-related expenses, and being lawfully in the Cook Islands for the duration of your stay.

Sponsors must not ask you to repay any of the costs they spend on you as their sponsor. This includes airfares and rent.

The following may be submitted as evidence of funds:

• a bank statement and/or bank drafts from a reputable and known bank or financial service provider showing funds in an account (whether in the Cook Islands or overseas) that you can access from the Cook Islands
• recognised credit or debit cards in your name
• if you are applying for a specialist worker visa and permit, a letter of financial support from your home employer or home government.

The Cook Islands Immigration Regulations cover sufficient funds in regulations 74-76.

The regulations discuss sponsorship in Part 3 subpart 1 and the declaration is in Schedule 7. The Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 has sponsorship provisions in sections 79-81.

All sponsors (natural persons or businesses) must sign a declaration form set out in Schedule 7 of the Immigration Regulations. In addition, they must:

• not owe any debt to the Department of Immigration (including outstanding fines or fees)
• have sufficient funds to meet their obligations under the sponsorship arrangement
• not be insolvent or have been declared bankrupt
• be able to maintain their sponsorship of a person for the duration of any visa or permit or visa or permit waiver granted to that person
• not enter into an agreement with the person being sponsored or any other person for any financial or other gain or reward in return for agreeing to act as a sponsor, or any reimbursement of monies paid as a result of the sponsorship
• not have made a false declaration in relation to an immigration or employment matter or process
• pay any amounts incurred as a debt to the Crown as a consequence of the sponsorship
• provide accommodation that satisfies the building health standards under section 13 of the Public Health Act 2004 and:
  • includes a watertight, enclosed building with operational doors and windows
  • is maintained to protect the occupants from any health and safety risks present at the accommodation.

If sponsorship conditions are breached, the sponsored person’s permit may be cancelled, and the sponsored person may be refused future sponsorship and permits.

If a sponsor fails to comply and the Crown suffers loss as a consequence, the amount of that loss is a debt due to the Crown and may be recovered accordingly.

If a sponsor fails to comply with their obligations under a sponsorship, the sponsor is not entitled to sponsor again unless the Principal Immigration Officer allows it.

A natural person who applies to be a sponsor must meet the requirements above and in addition, must satisfy the Principal Immigration Officer that they:

• have not acted in breach of any previous sponsorship obligation
• have continuing rights, or hold a valid residence or work permit that remains in force through the entire period of the sponsorship
• are not themselves being sponsored under the Cook Islands Immigration Act at the same time as they apply to be a sponsor
• are not serving a sentence of imprisonment
• are not unlawfully in the Cook Islands or liable for deportation.

A natural person who applies to sponsor their spouse or a child must not have any convictions for a sexual offence or domestic violence, or related offences, or have sponsored another spouse within the previous 5 years.

A government department, state-owned enterprise, island government, or other government agency that applies to act as a sponsor must meet the requirements above and in addition, must satisfy the Principal Immigration Officer that they:

• have the agreement of the head or chief executive of that department, state-owned enterprise, island government, or agency (however that position is described) to the making of that application
• recognised under Cook Islands law as a separate legal entity
• registered with the Ministry of Justice
• if a foreign enterprise, registered with the BTIB
• previously have complied with all Cook Islands laws
• not be under investigation by, or of concern to the Department, Police, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Justice, BTIB.
• be able to demonstrate that they have sound resources, policies and practices and enter into lawful written employment agreements with employees, who do not have continuing rights, and they must not have been flagged as problematic by the labour division of Internal Affairs.

No. Sponsors must not enter into an agreement with the sponsored person or another person for:

• any financial or other gain or reward in return for agreeing to act as a sponsor, or
• any reimbursement of monies paid as a result of the sponsorship.

Examples of this include:

• where the sponsor who is also an employer pays for an airfare for an employee/sponsored person, then makes an agreement with that person to recover that airfare as part of their wages
• where the sponsor makes the person pay them a percentage of their weekly wage as payment for them agreeing to be a sponsor.

No. Sponsored persons cannot sponsor people in turn. A sponsored person who wishes to bring their family to the Cook Islands (and is able to under their visa/permit) would need to ask their sponsor or a different person to sponsor the family.

If you are applying for the following, you will need an onward travel plan:

• New Zealand Visitor visa or permit
• International Visitor visa or permit
• Long Term Visitor visa or permit
• Government Worker visa or permit
• Specialist Worker visa or permit
• International Worker visa or permit
• International Child visa or permit
• International Adult Student visa or permit
• International Intern visa or permit
• Special Entrant visa or permit

An onward travel plan could be:

• travel tickets (confirmed or open dated) for travel from the Cook Islands to another country you have the right to enter
• written confirmation from a reputable and known carrier or travel agent that onwards travel has been booked and paid for
• a letter from your employer guaranteeing that onwards travel will be arranged for you.

All sponsors (natural persons or businesses) must sign a declaration form set out in Schedule 7 of the Immigration Regulations. In addition, they must:

• not owe any debt to the Department of Immigration (including outstanding fines or fees)
• have sufficient funds to meet their obligations under the sponsorship arrangement
• not be insolvent or have been declared bankrupt
• be able to maintain their sponsorship of a person for the duration of any visa or permit or visa or permit waiver granted to that person
• not enter into an agreement with the person being sponsored or any other person for any financial or other gain or reward in return for agreeing to act as a sponsor, or any reimbursement of monies paid as a result of the sponsorship
• not have made a false declaration in relation to an immigration or employment matter or process
• pay any amounts incurred as a debt to the Crown as a consequence of the sponsorship
• provide accommodation that satisfies the building health standards under section 13 of the Public Health Act 2004 and:
  • includes a watertight, enclosed building with operational doors and windows
  • is maintained to protect the occupants from any health and safety risks present at the accommodation.

Your sponsor must guarantee to ensure you meet immigration conditions. If these conditions of sponsorship are breached, your permit may be cancelled, and you may be refused future sponsorship and permits. You will probably be removed from the Cook Islands back to your home country.

If a sponsor fails to comply and the Crown suffers loss as a consequence, the amount of that loss is a debt due to the Crown and may be recovered accordingly. If a sponsor fails to comply with their obligations under a sponsorship, the sponsor is not entitled to sponsor again unless the Principal Immigration Officer allows it.

No. Sponsors must not enter into an agreement with the sponsored person or another person for:

• any financial or other gain or reward in return for agreeing to act as a sponsor, or
• any reimbursement of monies paid as a result of the sponsorship.

Examples of this include:

• where the sponsor who is also an employer pays for an airfare for an employee/sponsored person, then makes an agreement with that person to recover that airfare as part of their wages
• where the sponsor makes the person pay them a percentage of their weekly wage as payment for them agreeing to be a sponsor.

No. Sponsored persons cannot sponsor people in turn. A sponsored person who wishes to bring their family to the Cook Islands (and is able to under their visa/permit) would need to ask their sponsor or a different person to sponsor the family.

Yes, you can volunteer while visiting the Cook Islands, provided you are not receiving any stipend, gain, or reward for your services.

If you receive any form of benefit from volunteering, you must apply for and be approved for a visa and permit. In this case, you can submit an application as a Government Worker, and upon approval, this visa and permit will allow you to receive some form of remuneration for your services, such as accommodation or a stipend.

The standard entry requirements for all visitors to the Cook Islands include the following: 

1. Valid passport with 6 months validity beyond your departure date from the Cook Islands.
2. Proof of onward travel or return itinerary.
3. Proof of accommodation, including the property's name or location, the name of the local contact person, and their phone number.
4. Sufficient funds for the duration of the stay.
5. Be of good character.
6. Have an acceptable standard of health. 

Hard or digital copies of your documents (excluding your passport, which must be original) will be accepted.

Depending on the visa you are applying for or how long you plan to stay in the Cook Islands, you may need to provide a police certificate as evidence of your good character.

A police certificate is a document that is issued by the police or a government agency that:

• provides information about any criminal record you may have
• are based on official records and checks
• may be called a criminal check or police clearance

If you are required to provide a police certificate, it must be;

• issued by a national or federal police department
• no older than 6 months old, when you submit your visa application
• must be in English, or accompanied by an official English translation.

For more information on how to obtain a police clearance from a specific country, Immigration New Zealand have a user friendly search filter.  

To find out more information, click here How to get a police certificate

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 [email protected]