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Kiribati: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months beyond intended departure.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: immigration.mfai.gov.ki ↗, mfa.gov.ki ↗

Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Betaalnetwerken: Visa, Mastercard

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

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

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

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

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Cultuur en kleding

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

Kleding: Dress conservatively and avoid revealing swimwear or nudity.

Etiquette

  • Ask permission before entering community or religious spaces.

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Klimaat

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.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • februari: Feb: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • maart: Mar: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • april: Apr: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • mei: May: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • juni: Jun: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • juli: Jul: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • augustus: Aug: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • september: Sep: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • oktober: Oct: usually drier; check drought and water notices
  • november: Nov: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding
  • december: Dec: wet season; watch wind, swell and flooding

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

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Wat mee te nemen

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

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Depending on a single payment method

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: links rijden

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.