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Here are some interesting details about the Cook Islands that you must know before setting off for your trip.
| Categories | Specification |
|---|---|
| Visa Requirements for Indians | Visa-on Arrival |
| Visa Application Fee | No fee |
| Is Travel Insurance Mandatory for Cook Islands? | No |
| Currency | New Zealand Dollars (1 NZD = INR 49.64) |
| International Airports | Rarotonga International Airport |
| Time Zone | Cook Island Time (CKT) GMT -10 hours |
| Best Months to Visit | April, May, September, and October |
When visiting the Cook Islands, travel insurance is not required. However, it is strongly advised to have a travel insurance policy that provides medical and other essential coverage like medical evacuation, repatriation of mortal remains, flight delays/cancellation, passport loss, and personal liability. It will help with multiple trip-related emergencies while you explore the Cook Island.
Check out this table to understand the different types of coverage that your travel insurance policy may offer.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get travel insurance for your Cook Islands trip online.

Follow the steps below if you wish to make a travel insurance claim for Cook Islands.

Check out this table to understand the different types of coverage that your travel insurance policy may offer.
| Type of Coverage | Description |
|---|---|
| Hospital Cash - Accident & Illness | In the event of hospitalisation, your insurer will pay the per-day sum insured for each day you are hospitalised (up to the maximum number of days stated in your policy). |
| Emergency Cash Assistance Service | If you are robbed of cash during your trip, your insurer may facilitate a funds transfer from your family back home. |
| Baggage Loss/Theft | If your luggage and personal items are stolen during your trip, your travel insurance will offer reimbursement as per the policy terms and conditions. |
| Compassionate Visit | If you are hospitalised during your trip, you may need someone to take care of you. In this situation, your travel insurance policy can offer a two-way ticket for a family member to visit you. |
| Visa Rejection | Some insurers offer a refund of the visa fee if your visa application is rejected despite providing all the necessary documents or no fault of your own. |
If you feel you need more coverage from your travel insurance policy, you can include add-on covers by paying an extra premium. A few popular add-ons for a travel insurance policy are listed here:
Indians are eligible for a free visa-on-arrival at Cook Islands. You do not have to apply for a separate visa. However, they can only stay on this visa for 31 days.
Make sure that you check out these popular tourist spots when you visit the Cook Islands:

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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Cook Islands with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years