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- Capital
- Tarawa (TRW)
- Dialing Code
- + 686
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +12 - UTC / GMT +14
- Language
- I-Kiribati
- Best Time to Go
- April - October
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
Travel Tips
- Credit cards have limited acceptance
- Do not touch the top of a person’s head
- English is understood in the main tourist areas
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, milk is unpasteurised
Last updated 1 October 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 8
April: 3, 6
May: 1
July: 12
August: 3
December: 11, 25 - 26
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
Website: www.mfa.gov.ki/immigration
Entry Requirements
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date from Kiribati
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia