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Nauru Visa Requirements for Kiribati Citizens

Visa on arrival · 90 days

Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nauru for stays of up to 90 days — no application is needed before the trip.

Source: RONLAW (Republic of Nauru Law) — Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014, consolidated (service 5, 19 May 2026) · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Visitor’s visa — application on entry

On arrival
Fee
Free
Max stay
90 days
Entries
Single

Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 exempt from the visitor's visa fee nationals of visa waiver agreement countries and of the countries in Schedule 3 (regulation 16(4)); these are the nationals who may apply on entry.

What the Nauru visa rules mean for Kiribati travellers

Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nauru for stays of up to 90 days. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Visitor’s visa — application on entry, which costs Free.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Nauru applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visa applicant's passport must not be due to expire within 3…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or une…
  • Return or onward ticket: Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of dest…

Nauru entry rules compared

Nauru lets 2 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 14 and requires an embassy visa from 182. Kiribati citizens are treated the same way as Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau and Papua New Guinea. Overall the Kiribati passport ranks #83 in the world with 79 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a Kiribati passport you can also visit 5 countries in the region without a visa, including Fiji, Micronesia, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Samoa.

In the other direction, Nauru citizens can visit Kiribati visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of NauruEntry requirements for Nauru

Passport validity

3 months

The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visa applicant's passport must not be due to expire within 3 months after the date of the application.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Nauru entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO travel advice — Nauru health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of destination (regulation 12(1)(a)), so visa applicants are required to hold one. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.

Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014 (RONLAW, Republic of Nauru Online Legal Database)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

Under Nauru's Immigration Act, a person without sufficient lawful means of support for themselves and their dependants can be declared a prohibited immigrant, and the Immigration Regulations 2014 require a visitor's visa applicant to show means of support if asked (regulation 12(1)(c)). Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014 (RONLAW, Republic of Nauru Online Legal Database)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

7 days

A person who remains in Nauru after their visa expires is an overstayer and must pay an overstayer fee of $50 for every day after expiry; the Act does not name the currency. A person who overstays by more than 7 days may not re-enter Nauru, except on a special purpose visa, within 6 months after the visa expired, unless the Minister directs otherwise.

RONLAW (Republic of Nauru Law) — Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Kiribati citizens need a visa for Nauru?

Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nauru for stays of up to 90 days — no application is needed before the trip.

How long can Kiribati citizens stay in Nauru?

Up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Nauru visa cost for Kiribati citizens?

Visitor’s visa — application on entry: Free.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Nauru?

The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visa applicant's passport must not be due to expire within 3 months after the date of the application.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.