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Cook Islands Resident Child Visa and Permit

15 facts quoted from the official source

Residence permission for the single child of an eligible Cook Islander, permanent resident or approved resident permit holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
children, parents
from the official record
Requirements
10
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.

10 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Dependency RequiredThe applicant must qualify as the child of the principal.
  • Family BasisThe route is based on the child-parent relationship.
  • Good Character RequiredApplicants must meet the published character requirements.
  • Good Health RequiredApplicants must meet the published health requirements.
  • Marital Status ConditionThe child must be single.
  • Qualifying RelationshipsBirth or adoption evidence is required.
  • Resources RequiredThe applicant needs sufficient funds or an accepted sponsor.
  • Right To Bring Child RequiredThe parent must show the legal right to bring the child to the Cook Islands.
  • Sponsor StatusThe parent must hold one of the published qualifying statuses.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentApplicants must provide acceptable identity and travel documents.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe child must be single and the parent must hold the qualifying Cook Islands status.
  • Official source basisThe child must be single and the parent must hold the qualifying Cook Islands status.
  • Report summaryThe child must be single and the parent must hold the qualifying Cook Islands status.
Family

Who you can bring

childrenparents
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
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cook Islands?
The official source states: Residence permission for the single child of an eligible Cook Islander, permanent resident or approved resident permit holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: children, parents.

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

We checked 15 points against the official source; 15 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

Validity and processing time are 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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