Language

Kiribati, English

Car traffic

Left-hand

Phone code

+686

Currency

Australian dollar, Kiribati dollar

Recognition of dual citizenship

yes

Covid

Vaccination and test required

Insurance policy

Insurance policy recommended

Permanent Residency

Citizenship

Non-citizens residing or working in Kiribati must apply for a residence permit to reside permanently, as the visa only grants them a temporary stay.

To apply for permanent residency, you must have lived in Kiribati for more than 90 days, have good behavior, be employed on the island, or marry a resident. The permit is issued only to applicants who have fulfilled all the requirements. Another way to get a Permanent Residency is by investing in a local business or by setting up a company.

Dependent Children of Kiribati Citizens/Residents/Temporary Visa Holders must provide:

Evidence of your relationship with your parents or legal guardians.

If you are dependent on the Essential Skills Visa holder:

Proof that your parents are eligible to support your visa.

If you are dependent on a religious worker visa holder, do one of the following:

Proof that your parents are eligible to support your visa.
Sponsorship form for religious workers indicating the sponsoring organization.

Kiribati citizenship is acquired at birth, by origin, or later in life by registration or naturalization.

By birth

Persons who acquire citizenship by birth include:

Persons born in Kiribati provided that the father (if the child was born legally) or mother (if the child was born out of wedlock) do not have diplomatic immunity or are not members of the occupation army.
Persons who do not originate from Kiribati but were born in the territory and do not have the right to be citizens of any other country.
Foundlings.

By origin

Persons who acquire citizenship by origin include:

Persons born abroad to a father born in Kiribati or from a mother born in the country if the birth is illegitimate and the father is unknown whose birth is registered with the relevant authorities.

By registration

Citizenship by registration includes those who have a family or historical relationship with Kiribati. Persons who acquire citizenship by registration include:

Minor children who have been adopted by Kiribati citizens.
Minor children of a person who has become naturalized.
Marrying a Kiribati citizen.
Individuals who have Kiribati origin from ancestors.

By naturalization

Regular naturalization in Kiribati is acquired by applying to the Citizenship Commission, which is responsible for immigration. Candidates must confirm that they have good qualities, know the language, customs, and civic responsibilities of the country, are financially self-sufficient, and intend to reside in the territory. They should be able to demonstrate residence in the country for a minimum of seven years. Applicants who have obtained permission to naturalize must renounce another nationality.

Loss of citizenship

Kiribati citizens may renounce their citizenship provided that they are of legal age and capable and have obtained a different nationality, although during the war the waiver may be prohibited. Denaturalization can only occur for persons who are not of Kiribati origin and the person obtained citizenship through fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment or if they serve in a foreign army or government, enjoy the rights or privileges granted by a foreign state. You can lose citizenship voluntarily by obtaining foreign citizenship.

Dual Citizenship

All persons of Kiribati origin can hold dual citizenship, but naturalized individuals who have no historical relationship with Kiribati must renounce any other citizenship.

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