International Travel & Entry Requirements

On this page we present information from authoritative third parties on a best effort basis. Please carefully read the text and disclaimers on this page.

Travel Documents

It is your responsibility to obtain and carry all required valid documents for your travel (passport, entry regulations, vaccinations, visas…) and sufficient funds to cover the length of your stay. You must check the expiration dates of these documents and renew them if necessary.

Always make sure that the way your name appears on your Airline Reservation matches your passport. It is also advisable that the other documentation you carry matches your passport name and that you identify yourself by the nationality on your passport. If you have flights booked between Rarotonga and Papeete und notice a name discrepancy between your Airline Reservation and your passport, please contact us immideately or at least 3 days before departure.

Make sure your passport is valid for the required time beyond your travel dates. Most nationals require a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into both the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.

Please note, as travel documents requirements for entry may be subject to without notice, it is advisable to check with the consulate of each country on your itinerary or to consult with your travel agency before departure. Each passenger is solely responsible for understanding and possessing the correct documents for legally traveling to the countries serviced by Air Rarotonga.

Cook Islands entry requirements:

All international passport holders must have a passport valid for a period of at least 6 months beyond their departure date from the Cook Islands.
Travellers arriving on a New Zealand passport are allowed 90 days of stay in the Cook Islands, and all other international passport holders, including Australia, are allowed 31 days of stay. Extensions can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration for a fee.
You must have evidence of a valid outbound ticket or return ticket to your port of origin. On arrival in Rarotonga, you will need to show your airline ticket confirmation (printed or digital) to an immigration officer.
You must have proof of accommodation during your stay in the Cook Islands. On arrival in Rarotonga, you will may need to show your accommodation booking confirmation (printed or digital) to an immigration officer.
For maritime border entry to the Cook Islands, all travellers must comply with the Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act 2012
more information at the web site of Cook Islands Tourism

French Polynesia entry requirements

Please review the French Polynesia or the France Entry Requirements section below for further details.

Passport Valid at least 6 month from arrival date (non-French passports)
Some contries may require a VISA, please visit Tahiti Tourisme or the IATA Travel Centre for up to date information

Disclaimer: Please be aware that entry requirements are subject to change without notice, at government discretion. Whilst Air Rarotonga seeks to provide accurate and correct information, the airline does not assume any liability.

Passengers may wish to verify entry requirements on the following web sites:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Cook Islands
Cook Islands Tourism – Entry Requirements
French Polynesia – Entry Requirements – Health Requirements
New Zealand – Entry Requirements