Travel from Cook Islands to India is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any Cook Islands citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Confirm visa requirements for Cook Islands passport holders travelling to India with India's official immigration authority.
Generic country-level guidance for India. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to India. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to India (IN). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare INR 25,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving India (IN). Form: Customs declaration. Max INR 25,000 cash import; foreign currency unlimited but declare USD 5,000+ cash or USD 10,000+ total
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. India: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution (as of 2025-06-16). Review the country page for the specific areas and risks flagged before you go. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
This page covers the generic case for any Cook Islands citizen. Sign in (free) to factor in your specific passport expiry, vaccinations, previous visas held, and connecting flights — and get the same analysis for your exact itinerary.
Sign in (free) to personalize →Your itinerary touches India (IN), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
India (IN) requires foreign visitors to register with FRRO within 14 days of arrival. Register with Foreigners Regional Registration Office within 14 days for stays over 180 days.
India (IN)'s immigration officers can ask arriving visitors to show they have enough money for the stay — some travellers are never asked, others are pulled aside at the same border on the same day, so plan as if you will be. Approximately $30/day per person. Accepted: Bank statements. India may request proof for visa on arrival Have a recent bank statement, a credit card with available limit, or a sponsor letter ready — the goal is to have a documented answer the officer can check in 30 seconds, not a debate.
Typical September conditions at DEL (India (IN)): hot. Typical lows around 25°C, highs around 34°C, moderate rainfall (~114mm for the month). Plan for high temperatures — daytime highs around 34°C. Light clothing, sun protection, and hydration are worth packing in.
Your passport-to-India pairing isn't in our verified reference yet — coverage is expanding. Before booking, confirm the requirement directly with India's official immigration portal (linked below). If a visa is needed it usually has to be applied for in advance, so don't rely on a check-in agent's word.