Kiribati visa requirements for Kenyans

Travel and visa requirements

I-Kiribati Visa is not required for Kenyans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Kenyan passport holders can travel to Kiribati for a period of 30 days visa-free.
  • Intending visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into Kiribati. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • Visitors below the age of 18 hoping to travel to Kiribati must either be accompanied by parent or guardian or apply for the unaccompanied minors form.
  • Kenya nationals are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Kiribati.
  • In Kiribati, currency restriction on entry is set at 5000 AUD.
  • Travellers are required to provide a confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Kiribati.
  • Intending visitors can get to Kiribati from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
  • Kenya Airways, Ethiopia Airways, Qatar Airways, and Fiji Airways are some of the airlines that steadily fly from Kenya to Kiribati.
  • The estimated flight time from Nairobi to Tarawa, Kiribati is 1 day, 9 hours, 1 day, 15 hours from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 1 day, 12 hours.
  • Majority of the citizens of Kiribati speak Kiribati, also known as Gilbertese. However, the official language in the country is English.
  • Kiribati has two official currencies: Kiribati dollar and the Australian dollar. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
  • The power socket and plug types in Kiribati, which are type I. The standard supply voltage is 240 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz.
  • Kiribati has a hot, humid tropical climate, with two different seasons. The dry seasons begins from December to February and from June to mid-September, on the other hand, the rainy seasons last from February to end May, and from September to end November.
  • Kiribati uses the Gilbert Islands Time (GMT+12), which puts it 9 hours ahead of Kenya
  • Almost all the population of Kiribati are Christians, precisely Roman Catholics and the Kiribati uniting church. Citizens with no religion make up the minority.
  • Tabuaeran, Banana Island and Betio are some of the tourist destinations in Kiribati.
  • Getting around in Kiribati can be made possible by buses, taxis, and car rental.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long must my passport be valid for before travelling to Kiribati?

Visitors are required to have a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure in Kiribati. 

Do I need a visa to travel to Kiribati?

Kenya nationals do not require a visa to visit Kiribati for a duration of 30 days.

Are there any vaccinations required for entry into Kiribati?

There are no vaccinations required but travellers from endemic regions could be asked for proof of vaccination for yellow fever.

Can I extend my stay in Kiribati?

Yes. Visitors to Kiribati may obtain an extension by applying to the Immigration department.

What language is spoken in Kiribati?

The official language of Kiribati is English, although Kiribati and a number of other languages are widely spoken.