Country guide
Kiribati
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Australian dollar (AUD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +12 to UTC / GMT +14 (10 to 12 hours ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 686
Best time to go
April - October
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised.
Travel tips
- Credit cards have limited acceptance.
- Do not touch the top of a person’s head.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date from Kiribati
Visa requirements
South African passport holders do not require a visa for tourism purposes, for stays of up to 90 days in a 12 month period.
Visa Enquiries:
Email: visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki
Web: www.mfa.gov.ki/immigration
SA representative
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Mar 8; Apr 3, 6; May 1; Jul 12; Aug 3; Dec 11, 25-26