Kiribati Travel Advice and Travel Advisories

Kiribati Travel Vaccines and Advice

While traveling to Kiribati, please keep in mind some routine vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, etc.

Located in Oceania, Kiribati is adorned with 33 islands, each as splendid as each other. Kiribati is divided into three archipelagos, including the Gilbert Islands, the Phoenix Islands, and the Islands of the Line which all offer multiple faces, a thousand flavours, and unique sensations. Upon arriving at this destination, you will be immediately struck by its natural beauty and landscapes of coconut palms and pandanus. Ensure to visit its large natural marine reserve located in Phoenix. You will behold nothing but raw nature in the Banaba. In addition to its natural wealth, Kiribati is home to many ancestral traditions, which bring great pride to its inhabitants.

While traveling to Kiribati, please keep in mind some routine vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, etc.
A wonderful beach in Kiribati

Recommended travel vaccinations for Kiribati

VaccineDisease Transmission
Traveler’s diarrheaContaminated water/food
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis BContaminated body fluids
(blood, sex, razors, needles, etc.)
RabiesInfected Animals
InfluenzaAirborne Droplets

Recommended Medication for Travelling to Kiribati

MedicationAdditional Information
Azithromycin or SupraxAntibiotic in case of traveler’s diarrhea

Current Weather in Kiribati

TARAWA-SUD WEATHER

Medical Care in Kiribati

High-quality basic health care is offered by public and private facilities which are even accessible at Tarawa (22 uninhabited islands). However, expensive medical evacuations are necessary in the case of serious illnesses and complications. This is why you should purchase a health repatriation insurance is essential before visiting the country. Please also note that consultations and treatment are paid in cash.

Drug supplies are low in the country, and it is essential for you to pack a medical kit to anticipate illnesses or potential accidents.

If you require an ambulance, phone emergency services at 194 or 195.

Is Kiribati Safe for Travel?

Safety and Security Descriptive
Crime Risk present
Road safety Poor road conditions
Swimming Caution required; Strong currents and presence of reptiles
Risk level Normal security precautions
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Do I Need a Visa to Visit Kiribati?

Prior to travel, make sure you check with your transportation company about any passport requirements. This is important as in some cases their regulations on passport validity may be more strict than those of the destination country.

Only a passport is required to enter Kiribati for trips under 28 days. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure.

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Embassy of Canada to Kiribati information

When travelling to another country, it is important to know where the Canadian embassy is located in the event of:

  • A legal problem
  • A lost passport
  • The need to report a crime

It is advisable to make a copy of your original passport in case you lose it.

Australian High Commission to Kiribati (TARAWA)
Street Address:
Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati

Tel.: 686 21 184 / 686 90 184
Fax: 686 21 904

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this is the Australian High Commission located in Australia. Support can be provided to Canadians from this Embassy.

Click here to access the high commission’s website

Canadian High Commission to New Zealand (WELLINGTON)
Street Address:
Level 11, 125 The Terrace,
Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Tel.: +64 4 473-9577
Fax: +64 4 471-2082

Email: [email protected]

Please note that this is the website for the Canadian High Commission in New Zealand. There is no Canadian government office in Kiribati.

Click here to access the high commission’s website