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Kiribati passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Kiribati passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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79Visa-free
42eVisa
30Visa on arrival
47Visa required

Kiribati passport at a glance

With a Kiribati passport you can enter 79 destinations visa-free and 30 with a visa on arrival, so 109 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 42 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 47 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

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Do Kiribati passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Kiribati passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandeVisa
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Kiribati passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa12121713
Asia991914
Europe38025
North America15125
Oceania3712
South America2118

Longest visa-free stays

Where Kiribati passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 79
eVisa 42
Visa on arrival 30
Visa required 47

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kiribati passport holders visit without a visa?

Kiribati passport holders can visit 79 destinations visa-free, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Philippines, Tanzania and others. Adding the 30 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 109 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Kiribati passport holders?

30 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Kiribati passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Kiribati passport holders travel with an eVisa?

42 destinations let Kiribati passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Kiribati passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Kiribati passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Kiribati passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Kiribati passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Kiribati passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Kiribati passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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