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Conditions attached to residence and entry/work permits
  • Applicants for work permits must apply from outside the Cook Islands. Police and medical reports must be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (MFAI) together with an application for an entry and work permits;
  • Work permits granted to an applicant would restrict the person’s employment to a particular employer;
  • As soon as the employment contract ceases or is terminated, the employer must inform MFAI of the departure arrangements for the employee and any family members.  The employee must return to their country of nationality and the employer is ultimately held responsible for the cost of repatriating the worker, including family members;
  • Transfer of employment to a new employer may be considered provided the sponsoring (or an employer approved to take over responsibility) gives consent in writing.