United States embassies and consulates near Cook Islands

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There is currently no U.S. embassies or consulates in Cook Islands, please find the information below for the nearest diplomatic missions of United States.

Nearest United States diplomatic represenations to Cook Islands

Country	Distance	Address detail
Papeete, French Polynesia	1138 km (707 miles)	The Consulate Agency of United States in Papeete, French Polynesia Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 18 minutes Tel: (+689) 40 42 65 35 (Dial +689 to call from Cook Islands) Current time in Papeete: 03:42 AM Monday, April 13 2026-04-13 (GMT -1000) Time difference: French Polynesia has same date and time as Cook Islands.
Apia, Samoa	1512 km (939 miles)	The Embassy of United States in Apia, Samoa Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 48 minutes Tel: +685 21436 / 21631 / 21452 (Dial +685 to call from Cook Islands) Current time in Apia: 02:42 AM Tuesday, April 14 2026-04-14 (GMT +1300) Time difference: Samoa is 23 hours and 00 minutes ahead of Cook Islands.
Suva, Fiji	2305 km (1432 miles)	The Embassy of United States in Suva, Fiji Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 18 minutes Tel: +679 331-4466 / +679 330-8685 (Dial +679 to call from Cook Islands) Current time in Suva: 01:42 AM Tuesday, April 14 2026-04-14 (GMT +1200) Time difference: Fiji is 22 hours and 00 minutes ahead of Cook Islands.
Auckland, New Zealand	3008 km (1869 miles)	The Consulate General of United States in Auckland, New Zealand Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 18 minutes Tel: +64 (0) 9 303 2724 (Visas: 09 887 5999) (Dial +64 to call from Cook Islands) Current time in Auckland: 01:42 AM Tuesday, April 14 2026-04-14 (GMT +1200) Time difference: New Zealand is 22 hours and 00 minutes ahead of Cook Islands.
Wellington, New Zealand	3267 km (2030 miles)	The Embassy of United States in Wellington, New Zealand Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 18 minutes Tel: +64 4 462 6000 (Dial +64 to call from Cook Islands) Current time in Wellington: 01:42 AM Tuesday, April 14 2026-04-14 (GMT +1200) Time difference: New Zealand is 22 hours and 00 minutes ahead of Cook Islands.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

1 - Do Cook Islander citizens need a visa for United States?

Citizens of Cook Islands (holders of regular passports) can travel to United States without having to apply or obtain a U.S. visa for short-term tourism.

2 - My country has no U.S. embassy: How do I get a visa?

To obtain a United States visa, you can visit the nearest embassies or consulates of United States in neighboring countries to Cook Islands for more information:

Papeete, French Polynesia (Consulate Agency, 1138 km)
Apia, Samoa (Embassy, 1512 km)

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Time in United States vs Cook Islands

Washington D.C., United States time is 4:00 hours ahead of Avarua, Cook Islands

Avarua, Cook Islands 03:42^AMMonday, April 13, 2026

Washington D.C., United States 07:42^AMMonday, April 13, 2026

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