South Africa passport → Kiribati
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Visa-free entry90 days
South African passport holders can visit Kiribati without a visa for up to 90 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.
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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
- South AfricaVisa-free90 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 South African passport holders
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa on arrival90 days
PalauVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
South African passport holders can visit Kiribati without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Kiribati?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Kiribati?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #46 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.