Advisories checked 9 November 2026. Check the official advisory on the day you travel: governments change them often, sometimes weekly.
The UK does not advise against travel to the Cook Islands. Canada advises normal security precautions. No advisory for the Cook Islands in our data from: US.
Both governments that publish advice give the same level.
Emergency numbers in the Cook Islands: Police: 999, Ambulance: 998, Fire: 996. Source and details
The three advisories side by side
US Department of State
No advisory published
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
1Level 1“No FCDO advice against travel”
Government of Canada
1Level 1“Exercise normal security precautions”
“Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño”
Crime
The UK describes crime in the Cook Islands as follows:
Do not leave valuables unattended or in plain sight. Items left unattended on the beach or in unsecured storage, including in scooters or motorcycles, are a particular target.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, updated 10 December 2025.
Natural hazards
Government advice for the Cook Islands mentions earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, hurricanes, tropical cyclones, flooding and monsoon flooding.
Road safety
Canada describes road safety in the Cook Islands as follows:
Coastal roads on Rarotonga are paved but are poorly maintained and lit. Traffic accidents involving motorcycles are common.
Source: Government of Canada.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in the Cook Islands?
Emergency numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 999 |
| Ambulance | 998 |
| Fire | 996 |
Source: Government of Canada.
Levels by government
| Government | Level | Their wording |
|---|---|---|
| US Department of State | No advisory | No advisory published |
| UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office | 1Level 1 | No FCDO advice against travel |
| Government of Canada | 1Level 1 | Exercise normal security precautions |
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Questions
What level does Canada give the Cook Islands?
Canada advises normal security precautions. Canadian advisory updated 14 October 2026.
Does the UK advise against travel to the Cook Islands?
No. The UK does not advise against travel to the Cook Islands. UK advisory updated 10 December 2025.
What is the emergency number in the Cook Islands?
Emergency numbers in the Cook Islands: Police: 999, Ambulance: 998, Fire: 996. Source: Government of Canada.
What natural hazards affect the Cook Islands?
Government advice for the Cook Islands mentions earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, hurricanes, tropical cyclones, flooding and monsoon flooding.
Sources and methodology
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: travel advice for the Cook Islands, updated 10 December 2025. Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Government of Canada: travel advice for the Cook Islands, updated 14 October 2026. Open Government Licence – Canada.
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Advisories checked 9 November 2026.