Visa-Free Countries for Kiribati Passport Holders in 2026

In 2026, Kiribati passport holders can enter 75 destinations visa-free, and 75 more with a visa on arrival or an e-visa, out of the 198 destinations documented by IziVisas. The lists below are grouped by entry regime, click any destination for the full requirements (documents, fees, processing times).

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Visa-free (75)No visa formality for a short stay.
Visa on arrival (23)Issued at the airport or border desk, on the same day.
E-visa (52)Online application before departure: from a few minutes to a week depending on the portal.
Consular visa (48)Application at the embassy or visa centre: from a few days to several weeks (15 days as a rule for a Schengen visa, up to 45).

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Visa-free destinations for Kiribati citizens (75)

Kiribati passport holders can enter 75 destinations without a visa, with a valid passport only. For example: France (90 days per 180-day period), Spain (90 days per 180-day period) and Italy (90 days per 180-day period). 55 of 75 verified against the destination's official list.

Entry with just a valid passport, within the stay limit shown.

Visa on arrival for Kiribati citizens (23)

For Kiribati passport holders, 23 destinations issue the visa at the border or airport, with nothing to file before departure. For example: Egypt, Bangladesh (30 days) and Burundi (30 days). 11 of 23 verified against the destination's official list.

The visa is issued directly at the border or airport, no application needed beforehand.

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E-visa destinations for Kiribati citizens (52)

For Kiribati passport holders, 52 destinations require an e-visa applied for online before departure. Each destination page links the official portal we have found: intermediary sites often charge more. For example: Thailand (60 days), United Kingdom (6 months) and Indonesia (60 days). 22 of 52 verified against the destination's official list.

An electronic authorization applied for online before departure, usually within days.

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Consular visa required for Kiribati citizens (48)

For Kiribati passport holders, 48 destinations require a visa obtained from an embassy or consulate before travel. For example: Argentina, United States and Turkey. 17 of 48 verified against the destination's official list.

A visa must be obtained from an embassy or consulate before travelling.

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What changed in 2026

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Coming up: announced entry rules

Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website

Recorded changes

Latest recorded change on October 28, 2026.

Djibouticurrent regime: e-visaShort-stay (tourism)eligibility rules updatedvisa on arrival → e-visaOctober 28, 2026
Solomon Islandscurrent regime: e-visaShort-stay (tourism)eligibility rules updatedvisa on arrival → e-visaOctober 28, 2026
Rwandacurrent regime: visa on arrivalShort-stay (tourism)eligibility rules updatedvisa-free → visa on arrivalOctober 28, 2026
Nicaraguacurrent regime: consular visaShort-stay (tourism)eligibility rules updatede-visa → consular visaOctober 28, 2026
Senegalcurrent regime: consular visaShort-stay (tourism)eligibility rules updatedvisa on arrival → consular visaOctober 28, 2026
Turkmenistancurrent regime: e-visaShort-stay (tourism)eligibility rules updatedconsular visa → e-visaOctober 22, 2026

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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology

This information is checked regularly but can change: always confirm with official sources before booking. Each destination page details up-to-date documents, fees and processing times.

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kiribati passport holders visit visa-free in 2026?▾

In 2026, Kiribati passport holders can enter 75 destinations visa-free. Counting the 75 destinations reachable with a visa on arrival or an e-visa, 150 of the 198 destinations documented by IziVisas are easy to access.

Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Indonesia?▾

Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Kiribati apply online before departure, for stays up to 60 days (extendable to 180).

Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for Argentina?▾

Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Kiribati apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.

How do you get a visa for destinations that require one?▾

For an e-visa, you apply online before departure. For a consular visa, the application is filed at the destination’s embassy or consulate. Each destination page here details the documents, fees and processing times, and an online provider such as iVisa can simplify the process.

How many destinations require a consular visa for Kiribati citizens?▾

48 destinations require a consular visa for Kiribati citizens: the visa must be obtained before departure from an embassy or consulate.

Does the passport ranking for Kiribati change?▾

Yes. Visa exemptions evolve with bilateral agreements and migration-policy changes: the number of visa-free destinations can go up or down. IziVisas re-checks its data regularly and this page is refreshed daily.

Which European countries can Kiribati passport holders visit without a visa?▾

Visa-free: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany and 26 more. With a visa on arrival or an e-visa: Albania, Georgia, Ukraine and United Kingdom. The others require a consular visa.

Which countries in Oceania can Kiribati passport holders visit without a visa?▾

Visa-free: Fiji, Micronesia and Vanuatu. With a visa on arrival or an e-visa: Australia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Tuvalu. The others require a consular visa.