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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A bona-fide visitor (any person who enters the Cook Islands solely for recreation or vacation/holiday), does not require an entry permit, provided he/she possesses proof of onward passage (booked and paid) for stays of not more than 31 days.  Extension permits are usually granted for visitors wanting to stay over 31 days. All visitors are required to have a valid passport, proof of onward passage, adequate financial means of supporting stay, and suitable accommodation. Applications can be made upon arrival at the Immigration Department. Extensions are granted on a monthly basis, up to 5 additional months only. A fee is payable with each application within 14 days prior to the expiration of the permit. Extensions are granted at two levels. Up to three months NZ$70.00 (15 years and older), up to five months NZ$120.00 (15 years and older). Children under 15 years of age are exempt from charges but must report to Immigration for official paperwork to be completed.Those wanting to stay in the Cook Islands longer than 6 months must apply for a visa from their home territory, prior to their arrival in the Cook Islands. Please direct applications to :  Principal Immigration OfficerMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration PO Box 105 Rarotonga COOK ISLANDS Ph: (682) 29347 Fax: (682) 21247 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CUSTOMS No duty is levied on clothing or personal effects (including sports equipment). In addition, each visitor may bring the following items, free of duty, into the Cook Islands: 200 cigarettes or up to ? pound (1 kg) of tobacco or up to 50 cigars, 2 litres of spirit or wine or 41/2 litres of beer. Goods with total value of up to NZ$250.00 are not open to duties, however goods in excess of NZ$250.00 are liable to duty. DEPARTURE TAX  Upon departure all visitors will be charged the following taxes: Adults NZ$25.00, Children under 12 years NZ$10.00, Children 2 years and under are free of charge. This must be paid upon departure, and is not included as part of prepaid taxes with airline tickets.Departure tax can be obtained from the Westpac Bank in town or at the airport. Payable by cash or credit card. Westpac Banking Corporation P.O.Box 42 Phone: (682) 22014 Fax: (682) 20802 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
