Immigration

Immigration in the Cook Islands

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How do upload a file?

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. 

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Immigration is important to the:

• success of the Cook Islands, as immigration supports investment and business development, and appropriate access to skilled and needed workers.
• safety of the Cook Islands, as immigration legislation prevents the travel, entry and stay of persons without continuing rights whose characters are not conducive to the safety of the Cook Islands, or who are not of an acceptable standard of health.
• security of the Cook Islands, by ensuring that there are provisions to remove or deport persons without continuing rights who do not abide by Cook Islands law, or who are considered a threat or risk to security.

The principles for the Cook Islands Immigration Act are:

• balance – between security and economic development
• fairness – burden placed on legitimate travel to be minimised
• security – checks and processes for a high level of security and penalties sufficient to deter violations
• implementation – ensure legislation can be implemented
• technology – allow for maximum use of technology
• clarity and openness – readily understood by both public officials and the Public
• consistency – with relevant international instruments and best practice

The immigration legislation and regulations manage the travel, entry, stay and departure of all persons to support the success, safety and security of the Cook Islands.