Travel from United States to Cocos (Keeling) Islands is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any United States citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
United States passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Cocos (Keeling) Islands. 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 Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CC). 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 USD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving United States (US). Form: FinCEN Form 105. Must declare $10,000+ in currency/monetary instruments on entry or exit
Typical September conditions at CCK (Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CC)): mild. Typical lows around 24°C, highs around 28°C, moderate rainfall (~93mm for the month).
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Your United States (US) passport requires an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands. ETAs are usually quick to apply for online but require advance preparation — don't leave it to the airport. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.