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Kiribati : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • Check the current visa-exemption list. Exempt visits are limited to 90 days in a 12-month period; other nationals must apply in advance.
  • Carry AUD cash: card acceptance and ATMs are limited.
  • Respect conservative dress and prepare for water restrictions during drought.

Entrée et visas

Visa-exempt nationals may visit for up to 90 days in any 12 months on an ICAO-compliant travel document. Others must obtain permission in advance. Carry onward travel and sufficient funds. Tourism permission does not cover employment.

Validité du passeport: At least 6 months beyond intended departure.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: immigration.mfai.gov.ki ↗, mfa.gov.ki ↗

Argent

On paie surtout en espèces. Cartes rarement acceptées.

Réseaux de paiement : Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

  • Prepare to pay cash outside South Tarawa; hotels may accept Visa/Mastercard. ATMs are limited.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Do not import firearms, explosives or other prohibited goods; food, plants and animal products face strict quarantine rules.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Respect religious and social traditions; modest behaviour is expected in community settings.

Tenue: Dress conservatively and avoid revealing swimwear or nudity.

Savoir-vivre

  • Ask permission before entering community or religious spaces.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗

Climat

Main wet season is November–April, with strong winds, swells and possible coastal flooding. May–October is usually drier, but drought and rainfall anomalies can affect water supplies.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • février: Feb: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • mars: Mar: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • avril: Apr: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • mai: May: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • juin: Jun: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • juillet: Jul: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • août: Aug: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • septembre: Sep: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • octobre: Oct: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • novembre: Nov: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • décembre: Dec: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding

Meilleure saison : May–October is generally drier; verify the forecast for your island group.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: met.gov.ki ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗

À emporter

  • Clothing suited to the local climate
  • Personal medication and copies of travel documents
  • A cash reserve kept separately from cards

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Depending on a single payment method

Pratique

Prises: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your accommodation.

Eau: Use safe drinking water and follow any local drought restrictions; confirm supplies before outer-island travel.

Circulation: à gauche

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travel.gc.ca ↗, api.ireland.ie ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.