Oceania > Cook Islands: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Current trend: Recovered
Data updated on 2023-03-21
Summary of the situation
Not required.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
The Cook Islands air and sea borders are open!
From 6th September 2022, COVID-19 vaccination requirements have been removed and no longer apply for travel and entry to the Cook Islands by Aircraft and Sea vessel.
More details here https://cookislands.travel/entry
Tests: Not required.
Quarantine: No
Not required.
Information updated on 2023-03-10.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Yes
Face coverings must be worn on the following islands:
Aitutaki
Atiu
Manihiki
Rakahanga
Penrhyn
Mauke
Mitiaro
Face coverings are not required to be worn on the island of Rarotonga unless:
It is at the discretion of the business/organization, or;
the person is at a health facility. Health facility means:
-a Government-operated health clinic
-a hospital
-a medical practitioner's clinic
To apply for a exemptions email tmo.exemptions@cookislands.gov.ck
Businesses and Services may require evidence of vaccination to enter their premises.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
