Kiribati
Japan
Japan visa for citizens of Kiribati
Entry requirement
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Where citizens of Kiribati apply for a visa for Japan
Japan has no embassy or consulate in Kiribati on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 665 km
- 1,752 km
- 1,874 km
Measured from Tarawa, Japanese embassies and consulates are closest in Majuro, the Marshall Islands (665 km), Palikir, Micronesia (1,752 km) and Honiara, the Solomon Islands (1,874 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Kiribati is decided by Japan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Japanese citizens travelling to Kiribati
JapanKiribati Visa-free, 90 days Kiribati visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Kiribati to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Kiribati can stay in Japan
How long citizens of Kiribati may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Kiribati apply
Japan has no embassy or career consulate in Kiribati. Citizens of Kiribati apply through a mission of Japan accredited to Kiribati from abroad; the official visa portal of Japan names the right place.
Japanese citizens travelling to Kiribati
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Kiribati, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Japan in Kiribati?
No. Japan has no embassy in Kiribati. The nearest Japanese embassy is in Majuro, the Marshall Islands, 665 km from Tarawa.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
No visa is needed by Japanese citizens for Kiribati, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Kiribati enter Japan visa-free?
No; citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Japan 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.