Passport/Visa
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
|
Full British | Yes | 1 | Yes |
|
Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
|
Canadian | Yes | 2 | Yes |
|
USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
|
Other EU | Yes | 1 | Yes |
|
Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for 6 months required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Denmark, Spain, Sweden and the UK (irrespective of endorsement in passport regarding national status) for stays of up to 28 days. All other EU nationals do require a visa;
(b) 2. nationals of Canada for stays of up to 28 days;
(c) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana, Cyprus, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Switzerland, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Zimbabwe for up to 28 days;
(d) nationals of Korea (Rep. of) and Nauru for up to 30 days;
(e) nationals of the Philippines for up to 21 days;
(f) nationals of American Samoa, Ecuador, Guam, Marshall Islands, Pacific Islands of Micronesia and Palau for up to 20 days;
(g) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (some nationalities always require a transit visa; enquire at the Consulate).
Note: (a) Nationals of the following countries require permission to enter the country from the Principal Immigration Officer:
Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cambodia, CIS, China (PR), Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Hungary, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (DPR), Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovak Republic, Sudan, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Yemen and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro). Visa application will take an additional 2 weeks. The nationals of some countries require references along with their visas. Check details with the Consulate (or the Consular section at the Embassy or High Commission). (b) On arrival, visitors may apply for a Visitor's Permit to stay for a maximum of 4 months; a visa, return or onward travel tickets and sufficient funds for the duration of stay are required.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist and Business: A$50 (single\multiple -entry). Transit.
Application to: The Honorary Consulate or Consular section at the Embassy (see address section).
Application requirements: (a) Completed application form. (b) Passport. (c) Travel itinerary. (d) Stamped and self-addressed envelope. (e) Appropriate letters from company/sponsors if on business.
Working days required: Allow 3 weeks for postal applications. An additional 2 weeks is required when permission needs to be obtained from the Principal Immigration Officer in Tarawa.
Temporary residence: Apply to Office of the President, PO Box 68, Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati.
