Ilhas Cook: o que saber antes da viagem
O essencial
- 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.
Entrada e vistos
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.
Validade do passaporte: International passports: at least 6 months beyond departure, per current tourism authority entry guidance.
Na fronteira podem pedir
- Show onward/return travel, sufficient funds and accommodation arrangements.
- Permits are subject to identity, character and health requirements; tourism permission does not authorise work.
Alfândega
- Declare food on arrival and check Customs restrictions before packing.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: cookislands.travel ↗, mfai.gov.ck ↗, cookislands.travel ↗
Dinheiro
Dinheiro e cartão são comuns. Cartões aceitos sobretudo em cidades e áreas turísticas.
Bandeiras: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — sem dados · Google Pay — sem dados
Onde trocar dinheiro
- Use bank or authorised foreign-exchange services on Rarotonga.
Onde evitar trocar
- Do not carry local Cook Islands money expecting to exchange it abroad.
Caixas eletrônicos: 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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Regras e proibições
Proibido
- Illegal-drug possession, use and trafficking can bring prison sentences and heavy fines.
Leis que turistas violam sem saber
- A short visitor permit does not authorise paid work or study; use the appropriate permit.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: travel.gc.ca ↗, mfai.gov.ck ↗
Cultura e roupas
Religião: Respect church and village customs; ask hosts about religious visits.
Roupas: Dress modestly in towns, villages and churches; reserve brief swimwear for appropriate beach settings.
Etiqueta
- Avoid nude or topless sunbathing; the tourism authority warns this causes offence.
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Clima
Warm year-round. December–March is warmer, humid and damp; April–November is relatively drier. June–August is cooler; conditions vary between islands.
Mês a mês
- janeiro: Jan: warmer, humid and damp
- fevereiro: Feb: warmer, humid and damp
- março: Mar: warmer, humid and damp
- abril: Apr: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- maio: May: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- junho: Jun: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- julho: Jul: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- agosto: Aug: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- setembro: Sep: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- outubro: Oct: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- novembro: Nov: relatively drier; pack a light layer for evenings
- dezembro: Dec: warmer, humid and damp
Melhor época: Choose relatively drier April–November for general outdoor plans; check forecasts before sea trips.
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O que levar
- 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
O que não levar / proibido importar
- Depending on outer-island ATMs
- Nude or topless sunbathing
Prático
Tomadas: 240 V AC, 50 Hz; Australian/New Zealand three-pin sockets.
Água: Check drinking-water arrangements at your accommodation and carry safe water on outings.
Trânsito: mão inglesa (esquerda)
Celular e eSIM: Vodafone Cook Islands offers travel SIMs/eSIMs; check roaming charges and island coverage before relying on connectivity.
Seguro: Include hospital treatment and medical evacuation; outer-island healthcare is limited.
Verificado em 30 de outubro de 2026 · Fontes: cookislands.travel ↗, cookislands.travel ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
As regras de entrada mudam. Antes da viagem, consulte o site da embaixada ou do serviço de imigração do país.