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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Kiribati

Straddling the equator and the date line across 33 atolls, Kiribati offers world-class bonefishing, WWII history on Tarawa and some of the planet's most remote island life.

Visa-free ๐Ÿ“… Best: Aprโ€“Oct ๐Ÿ’ต $150/day avg
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Capital
Tarawa
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Currency
Australian Dollar (A$)
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Language
Gilbertese, English
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Best time
Aprโ€“Oct
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Visa
Visa-free (many)
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Avg daily budget
$70 โ€“ $450
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Tarawa (TRW)
Overview

Why travellers love Kiribati

Tarawa's WWII relics and lagoon, the pristine Phoenix Islands marine reserve and the bonefishing flats of Christmas Island (Kiritimati) define this far-flung nation.

It's extremely remote and low-lying โ€” travel is for the truly adventurous.

Where to go

Top places in Kiribati

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Tarawa

Tarawa

๐Ÿ—“ 2 days

Capital atoll and WWII history.

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Christmas Island

Christmas Island

๐Ÿ—“ 3 days

World-class bonefishing.

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Phoenix Islands

Phoenix Islands

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A vast marine protected area.

NatureDiving
Abaiang

Abaiang

๐Ÿ—“ 1โ€“2 days

Traditional outer-island life.

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Plan day by day

Kiribati itineraries

Ready-made routes โ€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Tarawa โ†’ Christmas Island โ†’ Phoenix Islands
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$350 โ€“ $2,250
1–2

Tarawa

Capital atoll and WWII history.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
3–4

Christmas Island

World-class bonefishing.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Beach
5

Phoenix Islands

A vast marine protected area.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Nature ยท Diving
Route
Tarawa โ†’ Christmas Island โ†’ Phoenix Islands โ†’ Abaiang
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$490 โ€“ $3,150
1–2

Tarawa

Capital atoll and WWII history.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
3–4

Christmas Island

World-class bonefishing.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Beach
5–6

Phoenix Islands

A vast marine protected area.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Diving
7

Abaiang

Traditional outer-island life.

๐Ÿ—“ 1 dayโœจ Culture ยท Relax
Route
Tarawa โ†’ Christmas Island โ†’ Phoenix Islands โ†’ Abaiang
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$700 โ€“ $4,500
1–3

Tarawa

Capital atoll and WWII history.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ History ยท Culture
4–6

Christmas Island

World-class bonefishing.

๐Ÿ—“ 3 daysโœจ Adventure ยท Beach
7–8

Phoenix Islands

A vast marine protected area.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Nature ยท Diving
9–10

Abaiang

Traditional outer-island life.

๐Ÿ—“ 2 daysโœจ Culture ยท Relax
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Visa & entry

Kiribati visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many
Allowed stay
Up to 28โ€“90 days
Visa on arrival
For some
eVisa
N/A
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
Visa-free
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities enter visa-free; an onward ticket is required. Connections are limited and infrequent. Always verify with the official Kiribati immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Kiribati visa guide โ†’Use the visa checker โ†’
Money

Kiribati budget guide

Budget

$70/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$450+/day
  • 4โ€“5โ˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Kiribati budget guide โ†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Kiribati

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Bonefishing, Kiritimati

Legendary saltwater fly-fishing flats.

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Tarawa WWII relics

Battle of Tarawa wrecks and guns.

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Phoenix Islands

One of Earth's largest marine reserves.

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The date line

Among the first places to see each new day.

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Outer atolls

Remote, traditional island life.

Blog

Kiribati travel articles

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