How do I become a Cook Island citizen?

From a legal standpoint, there is no such thing as a Cook Islands citizenship. The Cook Islands is a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand and is part of the Realm of New Zealand.

Can I emigrate to the Cook Islands?

Immigration Requirements Persons wishing to live and work in the Cook Islands require an entry permit with permission to work. To obtain an entry permit with work rights, they must be sponsored by a person or organisation in the Cook Islands agreeing to employ them.

Can a US citizen live in Cook Islands?

To live and work in the Cook Islands you will require an entry permit with permission to work. To satisfy criteria to obtain a work permit you must be sponsored by a person or organisation in the Cook Islands agreeing to your employment.

How do I get a Cook Island residence permit?

You need the following documents in order to apply for a certificate of residence:

1. a document showing that you have the permission of the local authorities to reside in the country where you are applying – for example, a residence permit (this is not required if you live in the EU)
2. proof of your current address.

Can I retire to the Cook Islands?

It is possible and many expats live here or have a business. No one can own land on the island as it is all family land and what you do is lease a property. The lease time frame these days is 60 years.

What currency does Rarotonga use?

The NZ dollar
The NZ dollar is Cook Islands official currency, which means no worries about exchanging currency or doing tricky mental conversions when shopping or eating out.

Are Cook Islanders NZ citizens?

About Cook Islands It is self-governing in ‘free association’ with New Zealand. That means that while it administers its own affairs, Cook Islanders are New Zealand citizens who are free to live and work here. More than 80,000 Cook Island Māori live in New Zealand.

Can I retire in the Cook Islands?

Is it expensive to live in the Cook Islands?

What is the cost of living in Cook Islands? The cost of living for expatriates in Cook Islands as at October 2021 is average in comparison to other places in the world, with an overall Cost of Living Index (COLI), for all 13 basket groups, of 74 (New York =100).

Can Australians move to the Cook Islands?

New Zealand and Australian passport holders can travel to the Cook Islands without seeking authority from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. Provided their passports are valid for at least 7 days beyond their intended period of stay in the Cook Islands.

Does Rarotonga have snakes?

7. There are no snakes or spiders on the islands. The Cook Islands are home to a variety of marine life, tropical flowers and plants. In fact, there are only six species of birds that are native to the islands, including the rare Kakerori, which can sometimes be spotted on the south coast of Rarotonga in the forest.

What’s on the Cook Island $3 bill?

One of the $3 notes has a Sunday street scene on one side and dancers, marine life and a bird on the other. The other note shows a naked woman named Ina riding a shark on the face and a back with a fishing canoe and god known as Te-Rongo.

Who is eligible to apply for permanent residency in the Cook Islands?

A person who fulfils the following criteria is eligible to apply for permanent residency in the Cook Islands: Resided in the Cook Islands for the past 10 years (or, for New Zealand citizens, the past three years); and.

Can a New Zealand citizen travel to the Cook Islands?

New Zealand and Australian passport holders can travel to the Cook Islands without seeking authority from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. Provided their passports are valid for at least 7 days beyond their intended period of stay in the Cook Islands. Is it possible to extend my stay in the Cook Islands?

Do I need a visitors permit for the Cook Islands?

All visitors wishing to visit the Cook Islands will be issued a visitors permit on arrival into the Cook Islands, provided they meet the following entry requirements: All international passport holders must have a passport valid for a period of at least 6 months beyond their intended period of stay in the Cook Islands.

How do I get a work visa for the Cook Islands?

To acquire a work visa, you must have a confirmed place of work in the Cook Islands or are starting up your own business. Your future employer will supply you with all the paperwork you need for your work visa, including requirements for a police clearance and medical check-up, as well as a signed letter of job offer.

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