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Cook Islands International Research Visa and Permit

14 facts quoted from the official source

Permission to conduct an approved research project without gainful employment.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityApplicants must meet the published character requirements.
  • Financial means and repatriationFunds or sponsorship from an accepted university or organisation are required.
  • Health screeningApplicants must meet the published health requirements.
  • Level and mode of studyThe route is for an approved research project.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentApplicants must provide acceptable identity and travel documents.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe proposed research must be approved by the Cook Islands Research Committee.
  • How and where to applyCook Islands Research Committee approval is required.
  • Official source basisThe proposed research must be approved by the Cook Islands Research Committee.
  • Report summaryThe proposed research must be approved by the Cook Islands Research Committee.
  • Required Absence After Max MonthsA six-month break is required after the maximum continuous period.
  • Work rights during studyThe holder may not undertake gainful employment.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe fee is published in New Zealand dollars.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee AmountThe published application fee is NZD 470.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Total Validity Months MaxContinuous stay is limited to three years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Cook Islands?
The official source states: Permission to conduct an approved research project without gainful employment.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Funds or sponsorship from an accepted university or organisation are required. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official mfai.gov.ck page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mfai.gov.ckLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Cook Islands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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