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Visa requirements for Kiribati

Who can enter Kiribati, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.

Passport holders from 164 countries can enter Kiribati without a visa in advance. All 164 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

164 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
78 visa required

Visa-free entry

164 nationalities

Visa required in advance

78 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kiribati

Kiribati has 1 site on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Phoenix Islands Protected Area

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Marshall Islands Nauru Tuvalu Micronesia Solomon Islands Vanuatu

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Kiribati?

It depends on your passport. 164 nationalities can enter Kiribati without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Kiribati?

May, June, August, September, October, November, December, based on Tarawa's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Kiribati?

Australian dollar (AUD). 1 USD is approximately 1.43 AUD.

What side of the road does Kiribati drive on?

Kiribati drives on the left.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Kiribati have?

1: Phoenix Islands Protected Area.

What is the emergency number in Kiribati?

192 / 193 / 194 / 195 / 999.

What time zone is Kiribati in?

Tarawa (UTC+12).

What is the nearest airport to Tarawa?

Bonriki International Airport (TRW), about 20 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Kiribati

Kiribati, officially the Republic of Kiribati, is an archipelagic country spanning the Micronesia and Polynesia sub-regions of Oceania in the central Pacific Ocean. The state comprises 32 atolls and other islands and one remote raised coral island, Banaba. Its total land area is 811 km2 (313 sq mi) dispersed over 3,441,810 km2 (1,328,890 sq mi) of ocean. The spread of the country's islands, from Banaba in the west to Kiritimati in the east straddles the equator and the 180th meridian. The International Date Line goes around Kiribati and swings far to the east, almost reaching 150°W. This brings Kiribati's easternmost islands, the southern Line Islands south of Hawaii, into the same day as the Gilbert Islands and places them in the most advanced time zone on Earth: UTC+14.

CapitalTarawa

RegionMicronesia

Population136.5K

Area811 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar, Kiribati dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish, Gilbertese

Calling code+686

Drives on theleft

TimezoneTarawa (UTC+12)

Nearest airportBonriki International Airport (TRW), 20 km

Emergency number192 / 193 / 194 / 195 / 999

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,559 (2025)

Tourist arrivals12K (2019)

Climate in Tarawa

Warmest January, coolest December, driest November, sunniest August. Best time to visit: May, June, August, September, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Tarawa, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.2°C	27.3°C	274mm	286h
February	28.9°C	27.1°C	414mm	265h
March	28.5°C	26.9°C	612mm	299h
April	28.5°C	27.1°C	154mm	317h
May	28.5°C	27.2°C	67mm	346h
June	28.6°C	27.4°C	45mm	334h
July	28.6°C	27°C	92mm	341h
August	28.3°C	27.2°C	15mm	358h
September	28.4°C	27.2°C	13mm	345h
October	27.8°C	26.6°C	22mm	355h
November	28°C	26.9°C	11mm	348h
December	27.5°C	26.4°C	29mm	349h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Kiribati is a remote archipelago nation in Micronesia, at the equator. It consists of 33 atolls widely dispersed through 3.5 million km² of sea territory. Kiribati is a tranquil paradise. While most of its local lifestyle remains communal, its main highlight are aquamarine waters set around an 800-km² island backdrop.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Phoenix Islands Protected Area

Upcoming public holidays

October 5, 2026World Teachers' Day

December 10, 2026Human Rights and Peace Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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