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Visa Information for Cook Islands

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Name: Cook Islands

Location: South Pacific, Polynesia

Time: IST (-) 15 1/2 hrs

Capital: Avarua

Language: English (official), Maori

Area: 237 sq kms

Population: 10,447 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day: 6th August (Constitution Day)

Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD) 1 = INR 48.83.

Climate: Weather in this region varies all through the islands; however it is usually hot all over the year. The trade wind enjoys some reasonable influences. The islands witness heaviest rainfall in Rarotonga, though the northern atolls tend to be drier. The coolest months are between June and August. Months between November and March is marked as the warmer season that also enjoys the highest rainfall.

Holidays-Year 2014: 1st January: New Year's Day, 18th April: Good Friday, 21st April: Easter Monday, 25th April: ANZAC Day, 2nd June: Queen's Birthday, 4th August: Constitution Day, 25th October: National Gospel Day, 25th December: Christmas Day.

International Airports: Rarotonga (RAR)

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Tourist Visa

For staying up to 31 days, no visa is required. Still, for entering into the Cook Islands, travelers should have:

A passport valid for minimum 12 months more than the planned period of stay
Passport should have two blank pages opposite to each other
A confirmed onward/ return air ticket
Onward visa
Proof of funds & confirmed accommodation arrangements

Business Visa

Visa is required for a stay of more than 30 days. Indian nationals can contact Cook Islands Consulate in New Zealand.
For address please refer to International Help Addresses

Transit Visa

Visa is not required if the traveler carries his journey within 24 hrs and holds confirm onward flight ticket with all relevant documents for the next destination.

Seamen Visa

Visa is not required by seamen. Indian Seamen traveling on duty should hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with the Seamen Book and Passport.

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