Oceania
Kiribati
- Capital
- Tarawa
- Population
- 136,488
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Calling code
- +686
- Languages
- English, Gilbertese
- 3missions
- 3embassies
Kiribati
Embassies and consulates in Kiribati
embassies in Tarawa
Diplomatic missions from 3 countries are based in Kiribati, 3 missions in all (3 embassies). All 3 embassies are in the capital, Tarawa.
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All missions in Kiribati
By country
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Australia 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Kiribati
Kiribati visa guide · 4 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 123 can enter visa-free and 75 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Kiribati.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Kiribati
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 132 | 106 |
| Student (F, M) | 3 | 3 |
| Exchange (J) | 18 | 20 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 12 | 15 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 8 | 32 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 74 | 36 |
| Total | 247 | 212 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 10.8% | 4.5% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 212 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Kiribati, the 182nd highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 50%, diplomatic and official visas 17% and transit and crew visas 15%. That is 14% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (247).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Kiribati received 82, 36% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 4.5% for citizens of Kiribati in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 10.8%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Kiribati’s own missions abroad
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Kiribati’s embassies abroad (4)
In the other direction, Kiribati runs 4 missions in 4 countries.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kiribati
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Human Rights and Peace Day
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 3 embassies are in the capital, Tarawa.
Travel advice for Kiribati
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Kiribati: the US State Department rates Kiribati at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 1 December 2024), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kiribati (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kiribati (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Kiribati?
Of 198 passports, 123 can enter visa-free and 75 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Kiribati; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Kiribati closed?
On Kiribati’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Human Rights and Peace Day on Thursday 10 December 2026.