You do not need a visa for Tokelau if you have a Cocos Islander passport

No visa needed

Cocos Islander citizens can enter Tokelau without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Tokelau

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Cocos Islander citizens need a visa for Tokelau?

No. Cocos Islander citizens can enter Tokelau without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Tokelau may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
Pre-arranged entry permit from Tokelau Administration
Confirmed return passage on MV Mataliki vessel
Proof of sufficient funds for entire stay
Confirmed accommodation with local host or sponsor
Comprehensive travel and medical evacuation insurance

A look at Tokelau

Nukunonu lagoon — one of three pristine atolls comprising Tokelau
Fakaofo village — traditional community life on one of Earth's remotest atolls
Reef passage approach — the only way to reach Tokelau's remote atolls
Tokelau sunset — experiencing one of Earth's most remote horizons

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