Bhutan
Kiribati
Kiribati visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kiribati visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Kiribati visa?
Visitor visa (tourist, business visitor, limited purpose)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-exempt: 90 days in any 12 months; visa holders: as granted
Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-exempt: 90 days in any 12 months; visa holders: as granted.
Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Kiribati
Kiribati has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Kiribati in Sydney9,415 km
Wallangra Road 35-39, Sydney
- Consulate of Kiribati in Wellington11,602 km
19 Raroa Terrace, Tawa, 5028, Wellington
The nearest missions of Kiribati to Thimphu are in Sydney, Australia (9,415 km from Thimphu) and Wellington, New Zealand (11,602 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bhutan is decided by Kiribati, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to Bhutan
KiribatiBhutan e-Visa Bhutan visa for citizens of Kiribati
Travel advice for Kiribati
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bhutan to Kiribati, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in Kiribati
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Kiribati is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Kiribati has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Kiribati accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of Kiribati names the right place.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to Bhutan
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Kiribati in Bhutan?
No. Kiribati has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest consulate general of Kiribati is in Sydney, Australia, 9,415 km from Thimphu.
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Bhutan?
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Bhutan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter Kiribati visa-free?
No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.