Samoa passport → Kiribati
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Visa-free entry30 days
Samoan passport holders can visit Kiribati without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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
- SamoaVisa-free30 days
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 Samoan passport holders
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa on arrival90 days
PalauVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Samoan passport holders can visit Kiribati without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Samoan citizens stay in Kiribati?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Samoan citizens get a visa on arrival in Kiribati?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Samoan citizens visit without a visa?
112 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Samoa passport ranks #38 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Samoan citizens (edited 7 May 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.