Republic of Kiribati visas
Kiribati Visa Atlas coverage is source-backed from Kiribati Immigration materials published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration. The source packet covers visa exemption checks, visitor visas, group visitor visas, transit visas, work visas, religious-worker sponsorship, student visas, investment visas, sponsorship forms, medical forms and temporary-entry checklist handling. Applicants should confirm the current fee, email filing route, supporting evidence and visa conditions with Kiribati Immigration before travelling, working, studying, sponsoring, investing or relying on temporary-entry status.
8 routes · 6 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Kiribati Immigration ↗ · Kiribati Immigration, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Kiribati Immigration (Immigration) — Official immigration page for Kiribati entry, visa-exemption, visa forms, sponsorship forms and temporary-entry source material.
- Kiribati Visa Exemption Order (Visa exemption) — Official visa-exemption order linked from the Kiribati Immigration page for short-stay visa-waiver checks.
- Kiribati Immigration Visa Forms (Forms) — Official MFAI visa page and form source for visitor, group visitor, transit, work, student and investment visa handling.
Visa routes (8)
Visa Exemption Check
Kiribati visa-exemption route for travellers checking whether the 2023 exemption order removes the need for a pre-arranged visitor or transit visa.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Visitor Visa
Kiribati visitor visa route for tourists, family visitors, business visitors, guardians, dependent children and limited-purpose visits.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Group Visitor Visa
Kiribati group visitor handling where a tour organiser lodges a group form alongside individual visitor visa applications.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Transit Visa
Kiribati transit visa route for travellers transiting through Kiribati who are not from a visa-waiver country.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Work Visa
Kiribati work visa route for Essential Skills, Specific Purpose or Event, Religious Worker and domestic worker categories.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Religious Worker Work Visa
Kiribati religious-worker work visa route for qualified religious workers sponsored by an eligible charitable religious organisation.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Student Visa
Kiribati student visa route for temporary study in Kiribati with programme, funds, health and character evidence.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Investment Visa
Kiribati investment visa route for applicants with an approved Foreign Investment Certificate from the Investment Promotion Division.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Kiribati have?+
We cover 8 Republic of Kiribati visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, study, and investor. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Kiribati visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
6 of the 8 Republic of Kiribati routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 2 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Kiribati visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Republic of Kiribati routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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