Resources

Legislation and regulations

The Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 and its amendments, and the Cook Islands Immigration Regulations 2023 and their amendments. Schedule 11 of the 2023 Regulations sets the fees.

Immigration policies

Arrivals and Departures, Continuing Rights, Enforcement and Compliance, Immigration Fundamentals, and Visas and Permits.

Forms

Sponsorship transfer, consent to seek immigration information, variation of conditions, permanent residence as an eligible child, Cook Islands Status endorsement, and the IMM18 medical screening form.

Foreign Affairs

Diplomatic clearance forms for aircraft and marine vessels, treaty guidelines, joint statements and declarations.

Reporting and accountability

• To the Public Service Commission. An annual report on its performance, its operations, and its progress against its strategic priorities, work programmes and core functions.
• To Parliament. An annual report.
• To Cabinet. Regular updates on policy developments, strategic initiatives and operational matters.