Vatican CityKiribati: Visa required

Vatican CityKiribati

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Kiribati?

Visa required

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Kiribati.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: kiribatitourism.gov.ki (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Kiribati164 of 242 nationalities tracked

Kiribati drives on the left, the opposite side to Vatican City. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near Kiribati

Vatican City passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Vatican City passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Kiribati?

Yes. Vatican City passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Kiribati.

What currency is used in Kiribati?

Australian dollar (AUD).

What is the emergency number in Kiribati?

192 / 193 / 194 / 195 / 999.

Does Kiribati drive on the same side of the road as Vatican City?

Kiribati drives on the left, the opposite side to Vatican City. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Kiribati in?

Tarawa (UTC+12).

What is the nearest airport to Tarawa?

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

How many countries can enter Kiribati without a visa?

164 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Kiribati visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Vatican City passport holders visit without a visa instead of Kiribati?

Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji.

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 Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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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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