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You need a visa for Kiribati if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Kiribati, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Kiribati Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Kiribati. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Kiribati may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
  • Confirmed return or onward travel ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Confirmed accommodation booking required
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area
  • Travel and medical insurance strongly advised

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Kiribati as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Kiribati

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Kiribati Last checked 2025-07-01
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Kiribati. A paper or embassy visa is the only visa available for travelers transiting through Kiribati. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travelers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2023-11-01

A look at Kiribati

  • Traditional thatched-roof meeting house (maneaba) on the shores of Tarawa lagoon at sunset
    Tarawa — Capital of Kiribati and gateway to the Gilbert Islands
  • Traditional Kiribati outrigger canoe sailing across crystal-clear lagoon waters with fishermen
    Fishing remains central to Kiribati culture and the nation's economy
  • Aerial view of a pristine Kiribati atoll with turquoise lagoon and palm-covered islets
    Kiribati's atolls rarely rise more than 3 meters above sea level
  • Untouched white sand beach lined with coconut palms on a remote Kiribati outer island
    Kiribati's outer islands offer pristine beaches and true seclusion

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