1. Tarawa Atoll: The capital city of South Tarawa is home to historical sites, museums, and a vibrant local culture. Don't miss the WWII relics and the Ambo Island shipwreck.
2. Kiritimati (Christmas Island): Known for its world-class fishing and stunning coral reefs, Kiritimati is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and divers.
3. Butaritari Atoll: Explore traditional Kiribati culture, visit lagoons, and witness local craftsmanship in the charming villages on Butaritari.
4. Aranuka Atoll: Experience the beauty of Kiribati's coral atolls, with pristine beaches, rich marine life, and opportunities for water sports.
If you are planning to travel to Kiribati, you will need the following documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Visa (most citizens of the world need a tourist visa to enter Kiribati).
- A round-trip ticket or sufficient funds to purchase it.
- Sufficient financial means to cover expenses for the entire period of stay.
Visa to Kiribati: basic requirements and procedure for obtaining
Depending on your citizenship and purpose of travel, you may need a tourist visa (Visitor Visa) to enter Kiribati.
To find out in more detail whether you need a visa for Kiribati, as well as for how long you can enter the country without a visa, depending on your citizenship, use the search engine on the page by entering your citizenship.
Visitor Visa
You can visit Kiribati with a Visitor Visa. The purpose of your trip may be as follows:
• Tourism or visiting relatives and friends
• Guardian of a student or work visa holder
• Business trip
• A child who is a dependent of a Kiribati citizen, resident, or work or student visa holder.
Documents required to obtain a Visitor Visa to Kiribati:
1. Completed and signed application form.
2. Two photos.
3. Passport and a copy of the main page:
- Passport must be valid for at least six months after the return date.
- It must contain at least two blank pages.
4. A copy of the identity card.
5. Copy of residence permit or visa (if citizenship and country of residence are different).
6. A police clearance certificate from your country of citizenship or any country where you have lived for more than five years since the age of 17.
- Note: A police clearance certificate is not required if you do not plan to stay in Kiribati for more than 24 months or have already submitted such a certificate with a previous visa application less than 24 months ago.
7. Medical certificate (if required).
8. Proof of financial means:
- A completed Temporary Entry Sponsorship Form or proof of financial solvency (bank statements, credit cards, etc.).
9. If you are accompanied by dependents: documentary evidence of family relations (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
10. For tourism:
- Proof that you are coming for a vacation or excursion.
- Round-trip airline tickets.
- Proof that you will return home at the end of your trip.
11. To visit family or friends:
- Proof of the relationship between the applicant and a family member in Kiribati (marriage certificate, birth certificate, family member's residence permit).
- Round-trip airline tickets.
- Proof that you will return home at the end of your trip.
Citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Kiribati should apply to visa centers, embassies or consulates of Kiribati, depending on how and where visa applications are accepted in their country of residence.
The cost of a visitor visa to Kiribati:
• Single entry visa - 40 AUD
• Multiple entry visa - 80 AUD
Timeline for obtaining a visitor visa to Kiribati
Usually, it takes from 2 to 21 working days to process a visitor visa to Kiribati, depending on the country of application.
Medical insurance for Kiribati
You may need health insurance to travel to Kiribati. You can apply for insurance on the Visit World website here. Remember that a reliable insurance policy is the key to your confidence while traveling. Do not risk your finances and health, choose the right insurance package and let your trip leave only pleasant memories.
• Local Buses: On the main atolls, such as Tarawa, you can find local buses that provide affordable transportation around the island. Fares are typically around AUD 0.50 to AUD 1 per ride.
• Taxis: Taxis are available on some of the main atolls. The cost of a short taxi ride within the main towns may be around AUD 5 to AUD 10.
• Boat Transport: Given the nation's dispersed atolls, boats and ferries are crucial for inter-island travel. The prices can vary depending on the distance. For example, a ferry ride between South Tarawa and Betio might cost around AUD 2 to AUD 5.
• Domestic Flights: To travel between the main atolls, you can take domestic flights. The price of a one-way domestic flight can range from AUD 100 to AUD 200, depending on the distance and route.
• Bicycle and Scooter Rentals: On some atolls, renting bicycles or scooters is a convenient way to get around. Daily rental rates can range from AUD 10 to AUD 20.
• Walking: On smaller atolls or within towns, walking is a common and cost-effective way to travel short distances.
• Duty-free import of up to 200 cigarettes or 225 g of tobacco or cigars; up to 1 liter of spirits and up to 1 liter of wine (only to persons aged 21 years) is allowed.
• The import of firearms, ammunition, explosives, counterfeit money and goods, knives, and pornography is strictly prohibited. Strict quarantine laws regulate the import of specimens of state-protected plants and animals, as well as shell and coral products.
• Visitors are not allowed to export human remains, artifacts aged 30 or more, traditional combat swords, traditional instruments, jewelry, or armor.
• Import of national and foreign currency is not limited, more than 10,000 USD are subject to declaration.
