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Largely safe — some caution advised.

1 government of 8 advises increased caution. The majority rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

Canada
Canada
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Cook Islands - Take normal security precautions Take normal security precautions in the Cook Islands.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Cook Islands.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Safety and security conditions are similar to Aotearoa New Zealand. Exercise the same level of caution for crime, such as theft, as you would in New Zealand. Other things that New Zealanders…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
No special safety risks in Cook Islands.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Cook Islands.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Cook Islands.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Cook Islands.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Cook Islands.
South Korea
South Korea
No advisory published
No rating
Japan
Japan
No advisory published
No rating

Where the governments disagree on Cook Islands

The governments do not agree on Cook Islands. Germany stands alone at level 2 (exercise increased caution), while the other 7 governments sit lower, all at level 1. A single outlier usually means one of two things: that government knows something specific about its own citizens' exposure, or its assessment has not caught up with the others.

Currency varies between sources. New Zealand's is the oldest assessment of Cook Islands on file, last revised in November 2024, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 8 government assessments for Cook Islands, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Top Destinations

Avarua
Rarotonga's small capital, a single main road of coral-stone churches, markets, and harbor cafés. Saturday morning at Punanga Nui Market is the best time to sample fresh ika mata.
Ngatangiia
A historic east-coast village said to be the launch point of the great Maori canoe migration to New Zealand. The lagoon here offers gentle kayaking out to the offshore motu islets.
Muri
A turquoise lagoon village famous for its sandbar islets and Saturday-evening Muri Night Market. Rent a stand-up paddleboard to cross to Motu Koromiri for a snorkel.
Titikaveka
Rarotonga's quietest southern stretch, with the island's best snorkeling reef just steps from the beach. Look for the giant clams in the protected raui marine area offshore.
Arorangi
Rarotonga's first missionary village, marked by the 1849 CICC coral-lime church still in use today. Sunset from the beachfront here is the island's classic west-coast view.