Cook Islands open to New Zealand in January!

The Cook Islands government officially announced it will open its borders to New Zealand from 14 January 2022 with no quarantine in either country!  

We know there are many that missed out on a Pacific Islands holiday the first time the Cooks opened their borders briefly earlier in the year.  The announcement means that the Cook Islands will be the only country people in New Zealand can travel to and from for a holiday in January.

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Here's what you need to know:

* NO QUARANTINE 

You will not be required to quarantine or self-isolate in the Cook Islands OR on your return to New Zealand.

* ALL VISITORS MUST BE 12 YEARS OR OVER & FULLY VACCINATED 

All visitors must be aged 12 years and over and must be fully vaccinated or provide a certified medical exemption. Children under 12 years of age will be permitted to enter the Cook Islands once children between 5-11 years of age in New Zealand have begun being vaccinated.

* COVID-19 TEST REQUIRED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE 

All travellers will need to provide a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure to the Cook Islands.

* OUR CONTACT FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO TRAVEL

You must complete this Cook Islands contact form NO MORE THAN 72 hours prior to your departure from NZ. You must also complete the Nau Mai Rā form  It is recommended you complete this before departing New Zealand. 

* EVERYONE MUST USE COOKSAFE CONTACT TRACING 

CookSafe and the CookSafe+ App are manditory for everyone to use in the Cook Islands.

* THE COOK ISLANDS ARE ONLY OPEN TO VISITORS FROM NEW ZEALAND

This travel corridor is only open betwen New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

The Cook Islands maritime border remains closed. 

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