Advisory Note for Visitors: Cook Islands’ Licenses, Full Overseas licenses are accepted in the Cook Islands. Whatever vehicle visitors are permitted to drive overseas, whether motorcycle or car, that license will be accepted.

In this instance, there is no need to obtain a Visitor’s License to hire or drive in the Cook Islands. However, should a visitor wish to drive a scooter or motorcycle and is not licensed, they must obtain a Visitor’s License. This includes all car drivers on probationary or learner’s licenses. Helmets are compulsory for all non-residents of the Cook Islands, and for 16-25 year old residents, travelling on a motorcycle – driver and passenger.