Kiribati
United States
United States visa for citizens of Kiribati
Entry requirement
Citizens of Kiribati must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Kiribati apply for a visa for the United States
United States 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
- Embassy of the United States in Palikir1,752 km
1286 U.S. Embassy Pl., Palikir
- Consular Office of the United States in Honiara1,874 km
Commonwealth St., Honiara
Measured from Tarawa, US 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 the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Kiribati anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Kiribati.
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
US citizens travelling to Kiribati
United StatesKiribati Visa-free, 90 days Kiribati visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from Kiribati to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Kiribati can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Kiribati may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Kiribati apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Kiribati. Citizens of Kiribati apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Kiribati from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Kiribati
Canada and Mexico require citizens of Kiribati to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Kiribati
Kiribati admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Kiribati must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Kiribati?
No. The United States has no embassy in Kiribati. The nearest US embassy is in Majuro, the Marshall Islands, 665 km from Tarawa.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Kiribati admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Kiribati enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Kiribati need a visa for the United States 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.