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Who needs a visa for Kiribati?

Entry rules for Kiribati by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 120 countries and territories can visit Kiribati without a visa, most for up to 90 days. Everyone else, 78 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
120
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
78

About 1.7 bn people (21% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Kiribati: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, KiribatiReport a change

Most commonIndiaUnited StatesHong KongPakistanVietnamSaudi ArabiaAll passports

Kiribati entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days in any 12 months120India, China, United States, IndonesiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati
Visa requiredAs granted78Pakistan, Ethiopia, DR Congo, VietnamMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati

Visa-free for 90 days in any 12 months: India, China, the US and 117 more

120 nationalities

Passport valid 6 months beyond departure. Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023, in force from 1 September 2023.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati, checked The requirement to hold a visa permitting travel to Kiribati is waived for the citizens of countries in the list of Countries and Regions exempted from visa (the list) requirements.

Visa required: Pakistan, Ethiopia, DR Congo and 75 more

78 nationalities

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of Kiribati, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati's own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati, checked Visa requirements to enter and remain in Kiribati are governed by the Kiribati Immigration Act 2019

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Kiribati, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Kiribati?

It depends on your passport: 120 nationalities are visa-free and 78 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kiribati?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Kiribati visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12 months (Passport valid 6 months beyond departure. Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023, in force from 1 September 2023.) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Kiribati?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Kiribati visa-free for up to 90 days in any 12 months (Passport valid 6 months beyond departure. Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023, in force from 1 September 2023.) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 (PDF)mfa.gov.ki · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Immigration: visas and visa exemption (MFAI Kiribati)mfa.gov.ki · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati. No change since.

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