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Kiribati Visa Information

 
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    Passport/Visa
    Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
    BritishYesNoYes
    AustralianYesNoYes
    CanadianYesNoYes
    USAYesNoYes
    Other EUYesNoYes

    Passports
    Passport valid for
    six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

    Visas
    Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

    Types of Visa and Cost
    Tourist and Business: A$40 (single-entry); A$70 (multiple-entry).

    Validity
    From 20 days to four months depending on nationality. Enquire at nearest consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission). Extensions may be granted on application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs once in Kiribati.

    Applications to:
    The honorary consulate or consular section at the embassy (see General Info).

    Working Days Required
    The honorary consulate in the UK can issue visas on the same day (appointment only) or in one week if an arrangement is made to meet a representative in London.

    Warning
    There is some petty theft and you should take care with personal possessions.

    Women traveling on their own should exercise caution, particularly at night.

    Most visits to Kiribati are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

    This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

    British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
    Tel: 0845 850 2829.
    Website: www.fco.gov.uk

    US Department of State
    Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

    Health
    Special PrecautionsCertificate Required?
    DiphtheriaYes
    Hepatitis AYes
    MalariaNo
    RabiesNo
    TetanusYes
    TyphoidSometimes
    Yellow FeverNo*

    Health Care
    Health insurance is strongly recommended. Tungaru Central Hospital on Tarawa provides medical service to all the islands. Government dispensaries on all islands are equipped to handle minor ailments and injuries. Visitors should bring their own supply of basic medicines with them.

    Note
    * A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.


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