Bhutan passport → Kiribati
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Bhutanese passport holders need a visa for Kiribati, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Kiribati at a glance
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD), Kiribati dollar (KID)
- Languages
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Region
- Micronesia
Kiribati for other passports
- BhutanVisa required
IndiaVisa-free90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa-free90 days
Sri LankaVisa-free90 days
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Micronesia for Bhutanese passport holders
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
PalauVisa on arrival30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa required
Common questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Bhutanese passport holders need a visa for Kiribati, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Bhutanese citizens stay in Kiribati?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Bhutanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Kiribati?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Bhutanese citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Bhutan passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Bhutanese citizens (edited 5 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kiribati before you travel.