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Kia Orana and welcome to the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) website. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is the principal adviser on foreign and trade policy issues to the Cook Islands government and maintains and enforces the Cook Islands Immigration laws.

About Us
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
PO Box 105,
Avarua, Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Tel: + 682 29 347
Fax: +682 21 247

For Foreign Affairs issues please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
For Immigration issues please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Our Vision
To protect and advance the political and socio-economic interests of the Cook Islands by developing and sustaining relations with foreign governments and international organisations
 
Legislative Responsibilities

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is responsible for administering the following Acts:

  • Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations Act 1961
  • Diplomatic Priveleges and Immunities Act 1968
  • Consular Privileges and Immunities Act 1971
  • Entry, Residence and Departures Act 1971-1972 and all Amendments
  • New Zealand Reprsentative Act 1980
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs Act 1984
  • Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols Act 2002
  • Cook Islands Red Cross Society Act 2002
  • United Nations (Security Council Resolutions) Act 2003
  • Departure Tax Act 2005 and Amendments
  • Nuclear-Test Ban Act 2007
  • Anti-Personnel Mines Act 2007
  • Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 2007
 
Our Role

Foreign Affairs

The role of Foreign Affairs and its overseas offices is to provide Government with advice on the conduct of Cook Islands’ foreign policy, identify and understand international trends, opportunities and risks that may impact the Cook Islands and offer advice on how to protect and advance its interests.

The Ministry also acts as the official channel of communication between the Government of the Cook Islands and other Governments and between the Government and International Organisations.

Immigration

The role of Immigration is to ensure our borders are protected by effectively screening entry and departure of people to the Cook Islands and facilitate the movement of labour while maintaining social harmony.

Foreign Affairs | Foreign Relations | Immigration
 
Our Structure
The Ministry of Foreign Affair s and Immigration is responsible to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.           

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is Hon. Tom Marsters, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister of the Cook Islands.
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Entry Requirements

Visitors will NOT need an entry permit if they intend to stay in the Cook Islands for less than 31 days. For more information please click on the links below: