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Kiribati visa for Bangladeshis

Kiribati's Immigration Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration) is reported by reference sources to list Bangladesh among visa-exempt nationalities, with a stay of up to 90 days in any 12 months. We could not open the official order text ourselves, so please get written confirmation from the Immigration Division before you travel. Last checked 3 November 2026.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Probably no. Reference sources citing the Immigration Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 list Bangladesh as visa-exempt. We could not open the order itself.. Where to apply: No visa application is needed if exempt. For any visa or permit, contact the Immigration Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Bairiki, Tarawa. No Kiribati mission in Dhaka was verified.. Confirm before you pay.

Official source checkedLast checked: 3 November 2026Likely no visa for Bangladeshi citizens (confirm with Kiribati Immigration)

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VISA NEEDED?

Probably no. Reference sources citing the Immigration Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 list Bangladesh as visa-exempt. We could not open the order itself.

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WHERE TO APPLY

No visa application is needed if exempt. For any visa or permit, contact the Immigration Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Bairiki, Tarawa. No Kiribati mission in Dhaka was verified.

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FEE

No visa fee if exempt. Fees for longer stays or other permits are not confirmed.

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STAY

Reference sources say up to 90 days within any 12-month period; some sources say entry may be limited to 30 days. Officers decide on arrival.

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PROCESSING TIME

Not applicable if exempt. Visa processing times are not published on the pages we read.

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DOCUMENTS

Valid passport, onward or return ticket, accommodation details and proof of funds are usually requested. Visitor entry does not permit work or study.

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

At least 6 months beyond arrival, per reference sources. Confirm with Immigration.

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RETURN TICKET AND FUNDS

Not confirmed on an official page. Carry onward ticket and funds proof.

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HEALTH

Not checked on an official page. Confirm yellow fever and other rules.

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CONTACT

Immigration Division: visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki, +686 75021342 (from the Ministry's immigration document).

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How to travel

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Reference sources say Bangladeshi citizens can enter Kiribati without a visa, for tourism or short visits, for up to 90 days within any 12-month period. The official order text was not opened by us, so ask the Immigration Division to confirm in writing.
Flights to Tarawa are infrequent and usually connect through Fiji, Nauru or Brisbane, which may require their own transit or entry visas. Check each country separately.
Visitor entry is for tourism, meetings, conferences and transit. Work, study and business activity need a proper permit before arrival.

Total cost

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Visa government fee: none if you are visa-exempt (to be confirmed). Flights are the main cost. Travel Counsellor Ltd. service charges, if any, are quoted separately in BDT by our office. Checked 3 November 2026.

Processing time

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No processing time applies if exempt. If you need a visa or permit, ask the Immigration Division for current timelines.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Immigration Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Kiribati

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Address: Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati. No Kiribati mission in Dhaka or New Delhi was verified.

Phone: +686 75021342

Email: visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki

Hours: Not listed

Website: www.mfa.gov.ki/visa

Ask for written confirmation of visa-free entry for Bangladeshi passports.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all travellers)

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Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
Return or onward ticket (genuine)
Accommodation details (genuine booking)
Proof of funds
Transit visas for any connecting country if required

Employed travellers (supporting)

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Job letter, NOC and bank statement

Business owners (supporting)

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Trade licence and bank statement; business activity needs a separate permit

Students (supporting)

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Institution letter and sponsor bank statement

Children (supporting)

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Birth certificate and parent consent as a precaution

Things to watch

Visa-free status comes from reference sources citing the 2023 Order; confirm with the Immigration Division before booking.
Taiwanese passports are reported to be refused entry; this does not affect Bangladeshi passports.
Do not use dummy tickets or fake bookings.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Entry decisions rest with Kiribati immigration.
No approval is guaranteed and rules can change.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Kiribati?

Reference sources citing the Immigration Entry and Visa Exemption Order 2023 say no for short visits, but we could not open the order. Confirm with the Immigration Division.

How long can I stay?

Reports say up to 90 days within any 12-month period. The officer at the port of entry decides.

Is there a Kiribati embassy in Dhaka?

We found none. Use the Immigration Division email visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.

Can I work or study on visa-free entry?

No. Visitor entry does not allow work, study or business activity; those need a separate permit.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.