Holy See
Kiribati
Kiribati visa for citizens of the Holy See
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Kiribati.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kiribati visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 citizens of the Holy See apply for a visa for Kiribati
Kiribati has no embassy or consulate in Holy See on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Kiribati in Sydney16,331 km
Wallangra Road 35-39, Sydney
- Consulate of Kiribati in Wellington18,549 km
19 Raroa Terrace, Tawa, 5028, Wellington
Measured from Vatican City, embassies and consulates of Kiribati are closest in Sydney, Australia (16,331 km) and Wellington, New Zealand (18,549 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Holy See is decided by Kiribati, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to the Holy See
KiribatiHoly See Visa-free, 90 days Holy See 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.
Citizens of the Holy See planning a trip to Kiribati can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Holy See can stay in Kiribati
How long citizens of the Holy See may stay in Kiribati is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Holy See apply
Kiribati has no embassy or career consulate in the Holy See. Citizens of the Holy See apply through a mission of Kiribati accredited to the Holy See from abroad; the official visa portal of Kiribati names the right place.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to the Holy See
Citizens of Kiribati can visit the Holy See without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Kiribati?
Citizens of the Holy See must obtain a visa before travelling to Kiribati.
Is there an embassy of Kiribati in the Holy See?
No. Kiribati has no embassy in the Holy See. The nearest consulate general of Kiribati is in Sydney, Australia, 16,331 km from Vatican City.
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for the Holy See?
Citizens of Kiribati can visit the Holy See without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Holy See enter Kiribati visa-free?
No; citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Kiribati obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.