Cookinseln: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Most international tourists receive a 31-day visitor permit on arrival without applying for a visa first; carry onward travel, funds and accommodation evidence.
- Carry NZD cash for the outer islands: card payments and ATMs are concentrated on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
- Entry rules are separate from New Zealand. Check transit permission for any route through New Zealand or Australia.
Einreise und Visa
The tourism authority’s 26 October 2026 update grants NZ/Australian passport holders 90 days and other international passport holders 31 days on arrival. Immigration describes the international permit for stays of less than 31 days. No advance visa is required for qualifying short tourist visits; confirm the exact expiry at entry and apply separately for extensions.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: International passports: at least 6 months beyond departure, per current tourism authority entry guidance.
An der Grenze kann verlangt werden
- Show onward/return travel, sufficient funds and accommodation arrangements.
- Permits are subject to identity, character and health requirements; tourism permission does not authorise work.
Zoll
- Declare food on arrival and check Customs restrictions before packing.
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Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten vor allem in Städten und Touristenorten.
Zahlungsnetze: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
Wo man gut wechselt
- Use bank or authorised foreign-exchange services on Rarotonga.
Wo man besser nicht wechselt
- Do not carry local Cook Islands money expecting to exchange it abroad.
Geldautomaten: ATMs on Rarotonga and Aitutaki accept Visa/Mastercard. International-card withdrawal fees apply; confirm the displayed charge.
- Local coins/notes circulate but are not legal tender outside the Cook Islands.
- Cards/EFTPOS are common on Rarotonga; carry cash for outer islands.
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Regeln und Verbote
Verboten
- Illegal-drug possession, use and trafficking can bring prison sentences and heavy fines.
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- A short visitor permit does not authorise paid work or study; use the appropriate permit.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Respect church and village customs; ask hosts about religious visits.
Kleidung: Dress modestly in towns, villages and churches; reserve brief swimwear for appropriate beach settings.
Umgangsformen
- Avoid nude or topless sunbathing; the tourism authority warns this causes offence.
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Klima
Warm year-round. December–March is warmer, humid and damp; April–November is relatively drier. June–August is cooler; conditions vary between islands.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: warmer, humid and damp
- Februar: Feb: warmer, humid and damp
- März: Mar: warmer, humid and damp
- April: Apr: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- Mai: May: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- Juni: Jun: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- Juli: Jul: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- August: Aug: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- September: Sep: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- Oktober: Oct: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- November: Nov: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- Dezember: Dec: warmer, humid and damp
Beste Reisezeit: Choose relatively drier April–November for general outdoor plans; check forecasts before sea trips.
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Was einpacken
- NZD cash for outer islands
- Modest clothes for church and village visits
- Light sweater for cooler evenings
- Rain protection and sun protection
- Passport and onward-ticket evidence
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Depending on outer-island ATMs
- Nude or topless sunbathing
Praktisches
Steckdosen: 240 V AC, 50 Hz; Australian/New Zealand three-pin sockets.
Wasser: Check drinking-water arrangements at your accommodation and carry safe water on outings.
Verkehr: Linksverkehr
Mobilfunk und eSIM: Vodafone Cook Islands offers travel SIMs/eSIMs; check roaming charges and island coverage before relying on connectivity.
Versicherung: Include hospital treatment and medical evacuation; outer-island healthcare is limited.
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