Kiribati passport → Iran
Do I-Kiribati citizens need a visa for Iran?
I-Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Iran at a glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- Currency
- Iranian rial (IRR)
- Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Calling code
- +98
- Region
- Southern Asia
Iran for other passports
- KiribatiVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free15 days
ChinaVisa-free21 days
SingaporeVisa-free15 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Southern Asia for I-Kiribati passport holders
- BangladeshVisa on arrival30 days
MaldivesVisa on arrival30 days- NepalVisa on arrival90 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
AfghanistaneVisa
BhutaneVisa- IndiaeVisa30 days
- PakistaneVisa
Common questions
Do I-Kiribati citizens need a visa for Iran?
I-Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can I-Kiribati citizens stay in Iran?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
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 Iran before you travel.