Visa Requirements
US Citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel to this country for a stay up to 90 days, but a valid US Passport is required . Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of three months from the date of entry into cook Islands.
Tourist Visa Requirements
1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Cook Islands, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Cook Islands Visa Application
3. One passport photographs Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
4. If you don’t have a US passport please include a copy of your green card or US visa and I-94 Notarized copy of alien registration card, or original
5. Copy of return/onward airline tickets or itinerary
6. Proof of Sufficient Funds for Support (ie., copy of most recent bank statement) adequate finance, such as a letter from a bank showing at least $1000 for each month of stay, or money market statement.
7. A photocopy or scanned copy of your drivers license is required.
If you intend spending more than 6 months but less than 12 months in New Zealand you may be asked to provide a chest X-ray report. Please refer to the instructions contained in your Visitors Visa application form.
If you intend to stay longer than 12 months, you are required to provide a New Zealand Immigration Service, Medical and chest X-ray Certificate.
if you intend to apply for a three year visitor’s visa as the parent or grandparent of a New Zealand citizen or resident, then you are required to provide a New Zealand Immigration Service, Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate.
Business Visa Requirements
1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 3 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Cook Islands, and contain at least one blank visa page.
2. Fully completed and signed Cook Islands Visa Application
3. One passport photographs Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
4. If you don’t have a US passport please include a copy of your green card or US visa and I-94 Notarized copy of alien registration card, or original
5. Copy of return/onward airline tickets or itinerary
6. Proof of Sufficient Funds for Support (ie., copy of most recent bank statement) adequate finance, such as a letter from a bank showing at least $1000 for each month of stay, or money market statement.
7. A photocopy or scanned copy of your drivers license is required.
8. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead with not just a P.O. Box needs to have a physical address and addressed to Embassy of New Zealand, Visa Section, Washington DC . This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
$ 177.00 Three months validity multiple entry