Laos
Kiribati
Kiribati visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Kiribati requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Kiribati
Kiribati has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Kiribati in Sydney7,733 km
Wallangra Road 35-39, Sydney
- Consulate of Kiribati in Wellington9,909 km
19 Raroa Terrace, Tawa, 5028, Wellington
The nearest missions of Kiribati to Vientiane are in Sydney, Australia (7,733 km from Vientiane) and Wellington, New Zealand (9,909 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Kiribati, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to Laos
KiribatiLaos Visa on arrival Laos 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.
For a trip from Laos to Kiribati, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Lao citizens can stay in Kiribati
How long Lao citizens may stay in Kiribati is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Kiribati has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Kiribati accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Kiribati names the right place.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to Laos
Citizens of Kiribati receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Kiribati requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Kiribati in Laos?
No. Kiribati has no embassy in Laos. The nearest consulate general of Kiribati is in Sydney, Australia, 7,733 km from Vientiane.
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Laos?
Citizens of Kiribati receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Kiribati visa-free?
No; Lao citizens 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.