New Zealand visa requirements for Kiribati citizens
Updated 2026-07-07 · verified against the Passport Index dataset
Entry details
On a Kiribati passport, you need a visa obtained in advance for New Zealand. The Kiribati passport currently ranks #86 of 199 worldwide, with 112 destinations reachable visa-free or via visa on arrival / eTA.
New Zealand is among the more restrictive on entry, admitting 61 of the world's 198 other passports without a prior visa; its own passport ranks #22 with 162 open destinations. As fellow Oceania countries, their rules are frequently tied to regional arrangements. The reverse direction is smoother: New Zealand passport holders get visa-free for Kiribati.
In the opposite direction, New Zealand citizens travelling to Kiribati face: visa-free for up to 90 days.
How to get the visa
Official NZeTA (Immigration NZ) · fee: NZD 17–23. Applying directly through the government portal is always the cheapest option.
Apply on the official portal →