Cook Islands Immigration has launched the 2nd generation (latest version) of the ASYCUDAWorld Passenger Module (ASYPX).
With the latest version of ASYPX, the Cook Islands Immigration has reduced the passenger processing time to an average of less than 60 seconds.
The launch symbolises a step forward in country’s border management capabilities.
The UN Trade and Development backed ASYCUDA technologies – ASYPX, is a fully integrated, border management system.
ASYPX streamlines passenger processing, supports real-time data collection, enables smart logic risk management and detailed analytics and reporting, making it a powerful tool for immigration authorities to manage and analyse travel trends and arrivals.
Cook Islands Immigration first implemented the former version of ASYPX in 2022.
Now, after two years of operation and feedback, the module was upgraded with major enhancements to better meet the Immigration needs.
Mr. Phillip Metuariki, Operations Manager for Cook Islands Immigration said, “It is great to be able to monitor the flight in real time and seeing all the analytics working.”
“From what we had started to what it (ASYPX) is now, it has advanced a lot,” Mr. Metuariki said.
“It has so many features in there that allow us to look at the information on passengers and use them for accurate reporting and to help us look at the passenger arrival into the country.”
He added that the new version is fit-for-purpose and tailored specifically to the operational needs of Cook Islands Immigration.
In preparation for the roll-out, the Cook Islands Immigration team participated in an intensive training and capacity-building session in July 2025, led by Mr. Mohammed Rizwan Khan the Pacific Programme’s ASYCUDA Expert from UN Trade and Development.
The training ensured that immigration officers are fully equipped to utilise the system’s expanded capabilities and operate independently.
The enhanced ASYPX system is expected to deliver significant improvements in passenger data management, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to the overall efficiency of border operations in the Cook Islands.
The upgrade is part of the PACER Plus Project supported by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade implemented by the UN Trade and Development.
