Kiribati
Kiribati: travel info

Formalities, visas
Citizens from Germany must apply for a visa before entering the country,
which must be applied for at the Kiribati honorary consul in Hamburg. The
passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure
date.
Travelers must also show a return or onward ticket and have sufficient financial
resources.
Currency
There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currency.
Import and export of goods
The import and export of weapons, ammunition or explosives is strictly
prohibited. In addition, the import and export of plants and animals protected
under the Washington Species Protection Act is prohibited. Violation can result
in severe penalties.
When importing plants, plant parts, such. B. Fruits, seeds, plant products,
vegetables, soil, animals and animal products must be strictly observed the
strict import laws!
The export of human remains and artifacts older than 30 years or traditional
combat swords is prohibited.
Duty-free
People over the age of 21 are allowed to import one bottle (1 liter) of hard
alcohol and one bottle (1 liter) of wine, 200 cigarettes or 225 g of tobacco or
cigars duty-free.
The following goods, which are also duty-free, must be declared on arrival:
binoculars, cameras and undeveloped films, portable radios, portable cassette
recorders, portable typewriters and sports equipment.
Departure fee
There is an exit fee of $ 10 AUD for anyone over two years of age.
Kiribati: Getting There and Transport
How to get to Kiribati
Kiribati is served from the following locations: Nadi on Fischi, Majuro on
the Marhall Islands, Honolulu on Hawai, Sydney and Brisbane in Australia and
from the island of Nauru.
International connections
The airline Air Marshall connects Kiribati with Majuro in the Marshall Islands
and the airline Air Nauru connects Tarawa with Brisbane, Melbourne, Pohnpei,
Guam and Manila via Nauru. Flights to Nadi in Fiji are direct flights. The
airline Aloha Airline offers charter flights between Honolulu, Hawaii and
Christmas Island.
Domestic flights
The national airline Air Kiribati offers flights between the islands from
Kiribati.
Travel in the country
Bus
There is a bus system on South Tarawa that is reliable and cheap. The buses run
daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. between Betio and Buota. You can get on and
off anytime and anywhere. If the horn sounds three times, the bus is full.
Roads
There are approximately 670 km of left-hand traffic.
Rental Cars
International and overseas driving licenses are only recognized in Kiribati for
a period of two weeks after the arrival date. People renting a car must be at
least 17 years old.
It is driven on the left side of the road. In built-up areas the maximum speed
is 45 km/h and outside of built-up areas it is 65 km/h. You should reserve
the rental car at least two weeks in advance.
Ferry connections/ship traffic
There are ports in Banaba, Betio, English Harbor and Canton as well as a canal
system of 5 km length on the Line Islands. From Betio on Tarawa all outer
islands are approached by boats. Current information can be obtained from the
local tourist office.
Vehicle country identification
According to
Abbreviationfinder, Kiribati's international license plate is:
Kiribati: Embassies, Consulates and Tourist Office
Visit Countryaah for a full list of Kiribati embassies and consulates in each
country around the world.

Representations of Kiribati in Germany
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kiribati
Neumühlen 13
22763 Hamburg
Tel: 0049 - (0) 40 -36 14 61 12
Email: [email protected]
German representations in Kiribati
Embassy
The Federal Republic of Germany does not have its own embassy in Kiribati. The
embassy in Wellington, New Zealand is responsible.
Embassy in Wellington
Hobson Street 90-92
Thorndon 6011, Wellington
Tel: 0064 - (0) 4 473 60 63
Email: [email protected]
www.wellington.diplo.de
The German embassy in Wellington is still responsible for:
- American Samoa
- Cook Islands
- Fiji Islands
- Niue
- Pitcairn
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Tokelau
- Tuvalu
Austrian representations in Kiribati
Embassy
Austria does not have its own embassy in Kiribati. The embassy
in Canberra, Australia is responsible.
Embassy of Austria in Canberra
12 Talbot Street
Forrest, ACT 2603
:
PO Box 3375
Manuka, ACT 2603
Tel: 0061 - 2 - 6295 1533
Email: [email protected]
www.aussenministerium.at/canberra www.austria
. org.au
The Austrian embassy in Canberra is still responsible for:
- Fiji Islands
- Marshall Islands
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Solomon Islands
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Swiss representations in Kiribati
Switzerland does not have its own embassy in Kiribati. The Swiss embassy in
Canberra, Australia is responsible.
Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra
7, Melbourne Avenue
Canberra, Forrest, ACT 2603
Tel: 0061 - 2 - 6162 8400
[email protected]
http://www.eda.admin.ch/australia
The Swiss embassy in Canberra is still responsible for:
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Solomon Islands
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Tourist office
Kiribati Visitor's Bureau Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
Betio, Tarawa
PO Box 510
Tel: 00686 - 26157/26158
Email: [email protected]
Kiribati: Travel Medicine, Vaccinations and Warnings
Infectious Diseases
In Kiribati, the following diseases, which are not or less common in Germany
or Central and Northern Europe, are to be expected:
- Malaria, there is no risk of
malaria on the islands.
- Dengue fever disease
- Intestinal infections from contaminated food or water,
including amoeba, lamblia, salmonella, shigella, worm infestation and all
kinds of viruses and bacteria.
- Hepatitis A and B
- Filariasis
- tetanus
- typhus
Recommended vaccinations
when traveling to Kiribati are recommended vaccinations against the
following diseases:
- Diphtheria, a vaccination against diphtheria should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Hepatitis A and B, vaccination against hepatitis B, is
only required for those who may come into contact with blood or those who
have sexual contact with local residents.
- Tetanus, a vaccination against tetanus, should always
exist, also in the home country.
- Rabies, only in high-risk travelers who can come into
contact with the vector animals.
- Typhoid, only applies to travelers who may come into
contact with polluted water or contaminated food
Compulsory vaccination
For all persons older than one year and coming from a yellow fever
infection area designated by the WHO, there is a compulsory vaccination against
yellow fever.
Warning notices
Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of
Germany
Citizens' Service
Telephone: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000
Current warning
notices www.auswaertiges-amt.de
The local currency is the
Australian dollar (AUD)
The following Australian dollar bills are valid and in circulation in the
country:
There are the following coins: 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1 and 2 AUD.
Banks and opening times
The main bank is the "Bank of Kiribati". The bank has branches in Bairiki,
Betio, Bikenibeu and Kiritimati on Christmas Island. A branch of the "Westpac
Bank" can be found at the airport.
The opening times are
Mon-Fri: from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the exception of the branch in
Bikenibau, which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Shop
Shop opening times
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Typical souvenirs include baskets, hats, and other items woven from pandan
nut leaves. You can also buy beautiful wooden models of outrigger boats.
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