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Kiribati visa requirements for New Zealander citizens
New Zealander citizens do not need a visa for Kiribati. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
NZL
New Zealand
Going to
KIR
Kiribati
No visa needed
People from listed countries can visit without getting a visa before travel.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Kiribati.
Ways into Kiribati
Check if you need a visa before your visit.
Visa not required For your passport90-day visa-free visitPeople from listed countries can visit without getting a visa before travel.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check the official list for your country and travel document.
- Show your passport and travel papers when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport meeting international travel standards
- Passport valid 180 days after departure
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of money for your visit
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 365-day period.
- The website's featured country list may not include every country that qualifies.
Other routeVisitor visaApply before travel for tourism or visits to family and friends.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- 40
How to apply
- Download and fill in the visitor visa form.
- Sign the form and scan your supporting papers.
- Email them to visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
- Follow the visa officer's payment steps.
Documents required
- Signed visitor visa form
- Passport valid 180 days after departure
- 2 passport-sized colour photos
- Proof of money or sponsor support
- Proof you can leave Kiribati
- Visit plans and return-home plans
- Medical and police certificates, if asked
- Official pages give different stay limits; confirm your approved stay with the visa officer.
- Tour groups need a group form plus each person's visitor form.
Sources (15)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration — Immigration Division
- Kiribati Immigration Division — Visas & Entry
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration — Visa
- Immigration Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023
- Visitor Visa Application Form
- Transit Visa Application Form
- Student Visa Application Form
- Work Visa Application Form
- Investment Visa Application Form
- Group Visitor Visa Form
- Religious Worker Sponsorship Form
- Medical Form — Health Assessment
- Immigration Procedures 2020 — Visitor and Business Rules
- Immigration Procedures — Detailed Visa and Border Rules
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration — Missions
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from New Zealand
- Plugs INo adapter
- MoneyAUD $
- Time+23h
- DrivingOn the leftSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency100 or 999 police
Planning your Kiribati trip
- Beaches and lagoonsThe islands have blue lagoons, white sandy beaches and palm trees. Ask about water safety before entering the water.
- Second World War remainsTarawa, especially Betio, plus Butaritari, Abemama and Banaba have guns, bunkers and small defensive shelters. Wrecks and military vehicles are visible along Tarawa and Butaritari, especially at low tide.
- Phoenix Islands Marine Protected AreaThis protected area has coral islands, sandy beaches, blue lagoons and abundant bird life. Access is difficult, visitor numbers are limited, and diving may not be possible.
- Outer-island communitiesTraditional culture remains strong on the outer islands. Residents may welcome visitors into celebrations taking place during their stay.
About Kiribati
Kiribati is a Pacific republic of 32 atolls and one raised island, straddling the equator.
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Money
- Australian dollar ($), Kiribati dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Gilbertese
- Time zone
- 3 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +686
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Questions
Do new zealander citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
New Zealander citizens do not need a visa for Kiribati. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can new zealander citizens stay in Kiribati?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do i-kiribati citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
I-Kiribati citizens need a visa for New Zealand, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to Kiribati?
Australia, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia Nauru, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Kiribati are easier for new zealander citizens?
Guam, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands Palau, and 3 more let new zealander citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Kiribati?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Kiribati?
Australian dollar ($) and Kiribati dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Kiribati?
English and Gilbertese.
How strong is the New Zealand passport?
It ranks #11 and reaches 151 destinations without applying ahead.
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