WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
ADVICE TO THE PUBLIC+
The Cook Islands Government have announced that the following changes regarding travel entry requirements are planned to take place:
- New Zealand government will require from April 8 all travellers into New Zealand to self test on arrival and report the results on days 0 and 3
- Visiting Australian passport holders allowed entry into the Cook Islands from April 12
- All other passport holders allowed entry into the Cook Islands from May 1
- All travellers aged 16 years and under do not need to be vaccinated from May 1
- Pre-departure testing for international arrivals into the Cook Islands no longer required from May 1
More information will be made available on the Travel Advisory
- New Ministerial Order for the Pa Enua into effect May 1 2022. For more info: Ministerial Order
- New Border Entry Requirements Regulations. For more info: Border Entry Requirements
- New Public Health Regulations. For more info: Public Health Regulations
- COVID Response for Schools and Families to read more, visit: Ministry of Education FAQs
- Residents: Follow TMO public notices or call your Public Health Clinic to find out where you can get tested.
- Visitors: Make contact with the COVID-19 Health and Safety officer for your accommodation.
- For any COVID-19 related matters, please contact 56180 or 57486. These numbers will be answered 24/7.
- Remember to mask up, practice physical distancing and keep up those good general hygiene habits.
TESTING & ISOLATING+
- Testing in Rarotonga will take place at the 5 Public Health Clinics from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
- Weekend testing will take place at the Tupapa Primary Care, 9am to 3pm.
- The Arataki Airport RAT testing station will also be open during Air Rarotonga’s operating hours for a fee of $10.
- All daily RAT tests conducted at each location/organisation must be recorded using the RAT Testing Summary Form
- All positive cases that are identified daily must be recorded using the RAT Test Positive Case Form.
- Reminder: until further notice a new temporary process has been applied by TMO in order to provide support to those who test positive. Visit: Testing, Isolation & Quarantine
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL+
- To be eligible to travel, all future visitors must meet specific requirements. For more information visit: Travel & Border Controls
- From 31 March 2022, all travellers flying to New Zealand MUST complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration
- The NZ Traveller Declaration replaces the Nau Mai Ra form
- Visiting Australian passport holders allowed entry into the Cook Islands from April 12
- Air New Zealand 'no jab, no fly' policy removed from May 1
- All other passport holders allowed entry into the Cook Islands from May 1
- All travellers aged 16 years and under do not need to be vaccinated from May 1
- All pre-departure RAT or PCR testing requirements removed as of May 1
- For more info: Travel Advisory
DOMESTIC TRAVEL+
- Passenger travel to Aitutaki has resumed.
- All travel restrictions to Aitutaki lifted as of May 1.
- Pa Enua borders open from May 1. Passengers must complete travel requirements before departure.
- All passengers to the Pa Enua, including transit passengers from New Zealand, will need to get a supervised Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) at the Arataki Cook Islands testing station at the airport.
- For more information visit: Pa Enua Travel
GREEN FREEDOM PASSES+
- Once you have recovered from COVID-19, you are then eligible for a Green Freedom Pass
- Green Freedom Passes are for those who have recovered from COVID-19 and are therefore no longer considered infectious.
- Holders of a Green Freedom Pass are not required to quarantine even if their household goes into isolation;
- however this does not make carriers exempt from adhering to the Public Health Measures.
- Passes can be obtained from your Community Health Clinic in the Puna
ESSENTIAL WORKERS PASS+
- Employers of essential workers are able to apply for Essential Workers Passes
- The Essential Workers Pass is for those in quarantine who are testing negative.
- The Essential Workers Pass only allows the employee to travel from home to work and vice versa.
- In Aitutaki, Essential Workers Passes are allocated via the COVID-19 Operations Centre (COC), 08001222
- For more information visit the Isolation and Quarantine page
- To apply online CLICK HERE
PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES+
- The Public Health Measures under the COVID-19 Safe Framework outline how the Cook Islands will operate.
- It is important that you are actively aware of these Public Health Measures to keep yourself and others safe.
- For more info visit: Public Health Measures.
PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICS+
- These Health Clinics will act as your first point of contact for any medical needs.
- Ensure that you keep the contact details of your nearest Health Clinic handy and be sure to contact them and seek advice from a Te Marae Ora representative if you are feeling unwell.
- For more info visit: Public Health Clinics.
Latest Updates
Date | Media Release | Source |
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22 Jun 2022 | Media Release - Changes to non-emergency services from 1 July 2022 | TMO |
11 Jun 2022 | Ministerial Order: 11 June 2022 | OPM |
11 Jun 2022 | Ministerial Order: 11 June 2022 | OPM |
Prime Minister's Announcements
Health Advice to the Public
Advice Blocks
COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Pfizer vaccine is available in the Cook Islands.
Vaccine Doses
You will need to get 2 separate vaccine doses for the best protection. A 3rd booster shot is also recommended.
Coughing and Sneezing
Cover coughs and sneezes with your arm.
Proof of Vaccination
Carry your Vaccination Certificate with you.
Self Quarantine
Stay home if you have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or sore throat.
Cooperate with Authorities
Please adhere to public health measures and messages.
COVID-19 Act, Regulations & Ministerial Orders
Parliament has passed the following Acts:
COVID-19 Regulations:
- COVID-19 (Border Entry Requirements) Regulations 2022 – 1 May 2022
- COVID-19 (Public Health Measures) Regulations 2022 – 1 May 2022
- COVID-19 (Public Health Measures) Amendment Regulations (No3) 2022 – 31 March 2022
- COVID-19 (Public Health Measures) Amendment Regulations (No2) 2022 – 25 January 2022
- COVID-19 (Public Health Measures) Amendment Regulations– 12 January 2022
- COVID-19 (Public Health Measures) Regulations – 23 December 2021
- COVID-19 (Air Border) Regulations 2022 – 17 March 2022
- COVID-19 (Air Border Entry Requirements) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2022 – 24 February 2022 [Revoked]
- COVID-19 (Air Border Entry Requirements) Amendment Regulations 2022 – 27 January 2022 [Revoked]
- COVID-19 (Air Border Entry Requirements) Regulations – 23 December 2021 [Revoked]
Ministerial Orders & Executive Council Orders:
- Ministerial Order - Pa Enua– 11 June 2022
- Ministerial Order - Pa Enua– 27 May 2022
- Ministerial Order - Pa Enua– 30 April 2022
- Ministerial Order - Public Health Measures– 27 April 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events and Social Gatherings on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, and Contact Sports– 24 April 2022
- Ministerial Order - Pa Enua Travel – 15 April 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events and Social Gatherings on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, and Contact Sports– 15 April 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events, Social Gatherings, Contact Sports and Pa Enua Travel – 31 March 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events, Social Gatherings, Contact Sports and Pa Enua Travel– 17 March 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events, Social Gatherings, Contact Sports and Pa Enua Travel– 10 March 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events and Social Gatherings– 6 March 2022
- Ministerial Order - Indoor & Outdoor Events and Social Gatherings, Contact Sports, Pa Enua Travel– 2 March 2022
- Ministerial Order - School Closure– 27 February 2022
- Ministerial Order – Pa Enua Travel – 25 February 2022
- Ministerial Order – Pa Enua Travel – 13 February 2022
- Ministerial Order - New Public Health Measures – 25 January 2022
- Ministerial Order - Specified Educations Institutions to be closed temporarily Updated – 25 January 2022
- Ministerial Order - Specified Educations Institutions to be closed temporarily – 24 January 2022
- Ministry of Health (Pa Enua Travel and Gatherings) – 30 August 2021
- Ministry of Health (Pa Enua Travel and Gatherings) – 23 August 2021 [Revoked]
- Ministry of Health (Pa Enua Travel and Gatherings) – 19 August 2021 [Revoked]
- Ministry of Health (COVID-19: Domestic Travel Restrictions) Regulations 2020 - 20 March, 2020 [Revoked]
- Ministry of Health (COVID-19: Supervised Quarantine on Arrival in Rarotonga) Regulations 2020 - 23 March, 2020 [Revoked]
- Ministerial Order No. 1 - School Holidays Extended - 31 March, 2020 [Expired]
- Ministerial Order No. 2 - Sale of Alcohol and Social Gatherings - 2 April, 2020 [Revoked]
- Ministerial Order No. 3 - Social Gatherings - 17 April, 2020 [Revoked]
- Executive Council Order - Revocation of Domestic Travel Regulations - 17 April, 2020
- Ministerial Orders No.1 & No.2 Revoked - 27 April, 2020
- Secretary of Health Category Quarantine Order - 31 August, 2020
Category Quarantine Orders (Section 12 of the COVID-19 ACT 2020):
- 1: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 4 September 2020 - ends 18 September 2020
- 1: Public Notice of Quarantine Release for International Arrival on Friday 4 September 2020
- 2: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 11 September 2020 - ends 25 September 2020
- 2: Category Quarantine Order Variation for International Arrivals on Friday 11 September 2020
- 3: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 18 September 2020 - ends 2 October 2020
- 4: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 25 September 2020 - ends 9 October 2020
- 5: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 2 October 2020 - ends 16 October 2020
- 6: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 9 October 2020 - ends 23 October 2020
- 7: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 16 October 2020 - ends 30 October 2020
- 8: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 23 October 2020 - ends 06 November 2020
- 8: Category Quarantine Order for International Arrivals on Friday 23 October 2020 - Maori - ends 06 November 2020
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