Kiribati passport → China
Do I-Kiribati citizens need a visa for China?
I-Kiribati passport holders need a visa for China, 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.
China at a glance
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Region
- Eastern Asia
China for other passports
- KiribatiVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
CanadaVisa-free30 days
Nearby in Eastern Asia for I-Kiribati passport holders
Hong KongVisa-free90 days
South KoreaVisa-free30 days
MacaoVisa on arrival
MongoliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
North KoreaVisa required
TaiwanVisa required
Common questions
Do I-Kiribati citizens need a visa for China?
I-Kiribati passport holders need a visa for China, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can I-Kiribati citizens stay in China?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can I-Kiribati citizens get a visa on arrival in China?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can I-Kiribati citizens visit without a visa?
108 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kiribati passport ranks #42 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kiribati citizens (edited 27 Jun 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of China before you travel.