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Cook Islands Long-Term Visitor Visa and Permit

14 facts quoted from the official source

Longer visitor permission for a self-supporting person who will not work or study.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial meansSufficient financial resources are required.
  • Outward Ticket Or Repatriation Bond RequiredOnward travel arrangements are required.
  • Good Character RequiredAdditional character evidence applies for stays over six months.
  • Good Health RequiredAdditional health evidence applies for stays over six months.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceMedical insurance is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Business AllowedStudy and gainful activity are not permitted.
  • Eligibility summaryNew Zealand citizens may stay up to twelve months; other nationalities may stay up to eight months.
  • Official source basisNew Zealand citizens may stay up to twelve months; other nationalities may stay up to eight months.
  • Report summaryNew Zealand citizens may stay up to twelve months; other nationalities may stay up to eight months.
  • Resource BasisThe visitor must have sufficient funds for the stay.
  • Work and study rightsWork is not permitted.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe fee is published in New Zealand dollars.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe published application fee is NZD 470.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Nationality Duration RulesMaximum duration is twelve months for New Zealand citizens and eight months for others.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cook Islands?
The official source states: Longer visitor permission for a self-supporting person who will not work or study.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Sufficient financial resources are required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Medical insurance is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official mfai.gov.ck page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mfai.gov.ckLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cook Islands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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