Cook IslandsIndia: e-Visa

Cook IslandsIndia

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for India?

e-Visa

Yes. New Zealand passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Cook Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a New Zealand passport. See the New Zealand passport.

Source: indianvisaonline.gov.in (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to India2 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? India passport holders visiting Cook Islands: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near India

New Zealand passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for New Zealand passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for India?

Yes. New Zealand passport holders need a visa for India, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can New Zealand citizens stay in India without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in India?

Indian rupee (INR).

What is the emergency number in India?

100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112.

What time zone is India in?

Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

What is the nearest airport to New Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 15 km away.

How many countries can enter India without a visa?

2 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter India visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can New Zealand passport holders visit without a visa instead of India?

Nepal, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Cook Islands

The Cook Islands is an island country and associated state of New Zealand in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. The country consists of 15 islands whose total land area is approximately 236.7 square kilometres (91 sq mi). The Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covers 1,960,027 square kilometres (756,771 sq mi) of ocean. The capital is Avarua, located on the island of Rarotonga.

RegionPolynesia

Area236 km²

CurrencyCook Islands dollar, New Zealand dollar

LanguagesEnglish, Cook Islands Māori

Calling code+682

Drives on theleft

Emergency number996 / 998 / 999

Climate in Cook Islands

Warmest February, coolest July, driest June, sunniest December. Best time to visit: April, June, August, September, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Cook Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.4°C	23.1°C	294mm	301h
February	25.2°C	23.6°C	267mm	235h
March	25.3°C	23.6°C	282mm	298h
April	24.9°C	23.4°C	192mm	282h
May	24.1°C	22.8°C	290mm	277h
June	22.1°C	20.8°C	15mm	299h
July	21.2°C	19.9°C	202mm	260h
August	21.3°C	20.1°C	85mm	308h
September	22.1°C	20.8°C	87mm	274h
October	21.9°C	20.8°C	87mm	319h
November	22.9°C	21.6°C	94mm	332h
December	24.6°C	23°C	114mm	358h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Cook Islands is an island country in free association with New Zealand, located in Polynesia, in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago of 15 islands spread over 2.2 million km2 of ocean.

Upcoming public holidays

October 26, 2026Gospel Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

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About India

India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's seventh-largest country by area and its most populous. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west, China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

CapitalNew Delhi

RegionSouthern Asia

Population1.5B

Area3,287,590 km²

CurrencyIndian rupee (1 USD ≈ 94.96 INR)

LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Tamil

Calling code+91

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKolkata (UTC+5:30)

Nearest airportIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 15 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 108 / 112

UNESCO sites51

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,702 (2025)

Tourist arrivals17.9M (2019)

Climate in New Delhi

Warmest June, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for New Delhi, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.2°C	7.9°C	66mm	261h
February	22.2°C	10.1°C	34mm	285h
March	25.7°C	14.5°C	73mm	315h
April	33.4°C	20.2°C	11mm	331h
May	37.6°C	24.1°C	24mm	328h
June	37.1°C	27.2°C	9mm	337h
July	34.8°C	27°C	111mm	329h
August	32.4°C	26.4°C	191mm	288h
September	34.2°C	25.5°C	50mm	333h
October	32.5°C	18.2°C	0mm	339h
November	26°C	12.3°C	16mm	298h
December	21.8°C	8.6°C	1mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

India, the largest country in South Asia, is one of the world's oldest civilisations with staggering cultural diversity. Once revered as 'the golden bird', India's cultural heritage is a rich amalgam of the past and present. The most populous nation in the world, India offers the traveller a view of fascinating religions, a smorgasbord of languages, diverse food, and architectural masterpieces that were built millennia ago and remain intact today.

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