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Cook Islands Specialist Worker Visa and Permit

15 facts quoted from the official source

Sponsored work permission for specialist services under a qualifying government, business, society or approved foreign-enterprise contract.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
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
  • Financial meansThe applicant must have sufficient funds or sponsorship.
  • Good Character RequiredApplicants must meet the published character requirements.
  • Good Health RequiredApplicants must meet the published health requirements.
  • Outward Ticket Or Repatriation Bond RequiredOnward travel or equivalent support must be established.
  • Requires Employment ContractA written contract is required.
  • Requires Host CompanyThe host must be a qualifying registered or approved organisation.
  • Sponsor RequiredThe qualifying host supports the specialist engagement.
  • Sponsor TypeThe official criteria list the permitted host types.
  • Work BasisThe class covers specialist work under a qualifying contract.
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 summaryA written contract is required with a qualifying government agency, business, society or approved foreign enterprise.
  • Official source basisA written contract is required with a qualifying government agency, business, society or approved foreign enterprise.
  • Report summaryA written contract is required with a qualifying government agency, business, society or approved foreign enterprise.
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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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 260.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: Sponsored work permission for specialist services under a qualifying government, business, society or approved foreign-enterprise contract.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have sufficient funds or sponsorship. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

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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