Moving to Cook Islands from Taiwan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Cook Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Taiwan to Cook Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Cook Islands Māori and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Cook Islands.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TW
90.0%
CK
64.8%

Taiwan performs better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2019

percentage of the labour force without work

TW
3.7%
CK
13.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2022

a broad measure of economic output per person

TW
$47,800
CK
$15,600

Taiwan performs better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TW
81.2 yrs
CK
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TW
4.0
CK
15.9

Taiwan performs better than Cook Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan and Cook Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Cook Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cook Islands's immigration authority.

Taiwan passport

Taiwan passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Taiwan passport holders can enter Cook Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cook Islands?

Usually fine from major cities in Cook Islands. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Cook Islands?

The official languages in Cook Islands are Cook Islands Māori and English. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

TW CK
Population 23,580,712 8,128
Currency New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Languages Chinese Cook Islands Māori, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +886 +682
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110