🇨🇰 Cook Islands · Employer-sponsored work
International Worker Visa and Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €236 |
| Minimum annual salary | NZD 5,640 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €485 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €236.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“...Failed to fill the position with a suitable Cook Islander or permanent resident under the same terms and conditions as those offered to the international worker — labour-market test, no salary threshold stated.”
https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria · verified 2026-06-19
Job offer
https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://mfai.gov.ck/visa-and-permit-criteria · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.