🇨🇰 Cook Islands · General Residence
Special Entrant Visa and Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €485 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
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
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Must have evidence of a genuine need to travel to, enter, and stay in the Cook Islands for a purpose or activity that does not fit within the permissions and conditions of any other visa and permit class or type”
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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 2026-06-23.