North Korea
Kiribati
Kiribati visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kiribati.
- 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 North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Kiribati
Kiribati has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of Kiribati in Sydney8,523 km
Wallangra Road 35-39, Sydney
- Consulate of Kiribati in Wellington10,208 km
19 Raroa Terrace, Tawa, 5028, Wellington
The nearest missions of Kiribati to Pyongyang are in Sydney, Australia (8,523 km from Pyongyang) and Wellington, New Zealand (10,208 km). Kiribati sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to North Korea
KiribatiNorth Korea Visa required North Korea 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.
North Korean citizens 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).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Kiribati
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Kiribati is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Kiribati has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Kiribati accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Kiribati names the right place.
Citizens of Kiribati travelling to North Korea
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Kiribati.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kiribati.
Is there an embassy of Kiribati in North Korea?
No. Kiribati has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest consulate general of Kiribati is in Sydney, Australia, 8,523 km from Pyongyang.
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Kiribati visa-free?
No; North Korean 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.