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Isole Cook: cosa sapere prima di partire

L’essenziale

  • 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.

Ingresso e visti

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.

Validità del passaporto: International passports: at least 6 months beyond departure, per current tourism authority entry guidance.

Alla frontiera possono chiedere

  • Show onward/return travel, sufficient funds and accommodation arrangements.
  • Permits are subject to identity, character and health requirements; tourism permission does not authorise work.

Dogana

  • Declare food on arrival and check Customs restrictions before packing.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: cookislands.travel ↗, mfai.gov.ck ↗, cookislands.travel ↗

Denaro

Contanti e carte sono entrambi diffusi. Carte accettate soprattutto in città e nei luoghi turistici.

Circuiti di pagamento: Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato

Dove cambiare

  • Use bank or authorised foreign-exchange services on Rarotonga.

Dove evitare di cambiare

  • Do not carry local Cook Islands money expecting to exchange it abroad.

Bancomat: 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.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: cookislands.travel ↗, cookislands.travel ↗

Regole e divieti

Vietato

  • Illegal-drug possession, use and trafficking can bring prison sentences and heavy fines.

Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo

  • A short visitor permit does not authorise paid work or study; use the appropriate permit.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗, mfai.gov.ck ↗

Cultura e abbigliamento

Religione: Respect church and village customs; ask hosts about religious visits.

Abbigliamento: Dress modestly in towns, villages and churches; reserve brief swimwear for appropriate beach settings.

Galateo

  • Avoid nude or topless sunbathing; the tourism authority warns this causes offence.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: cookislands.travel ↗

Clima

Warm year-round. December–March is warmer, humid and damp; April–November is relatively drier. June–August is cooler; conditions vary between islands.

Mese per mese
  • gennaio: Jan: warmer, humid and damp
  • febbraio: Feb: warmer, humid and damp
  • marzo: Mar: warmer, humid and damp
  • aprile: Apr: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • maggio: May: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • giugno: Jun: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • luglio: Jul: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • agosto: Aug: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • settembre: Sep: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • ottobre: Oct: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • novembre: Nov: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
  • dicembre: Dec: warmer, humid and damp

Stagione migliore: Choose relatively drier April–November for general outdoor plans; check forecasts before sea trips.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: education.gov.ck ↗, cookislands.travel ↗

Cosa portare

  • 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

Cosa non portare / vietato importare

  • Depending on outer-island ATMs
  • Nude or topless sunbathing

Pratico

Prese: 240 V AC, 50 Hz; Australian/New Zealand three-pin sockets.

Acqua: Check drinking-water arrangements at your accommodation and carry safe water on outings.

Circolazione: a sinistra

Rete mobile ed eSIM: Vodafone Cook Islands offers travel SIMs/eSIMs; check roaming charges and island coverage before relying on connectivity.

Assicurazione: Include hospital treatment and medical evacuation; outer-island healthcare is limited.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: cookislands.travel ↗, cookislands.travel ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.