New Zealand visa requirements for I-Kiribati citizens in 2026
Checked 1 Nov 2026
No changes since 19 Dec 2025
Entry requirement
Visa required — apply before you travel
Purpose
Tourism
Different passport? See New Zealand visa requirements for all nationalities ↗
Conditions for entry — required on every route
These apply whether you enter visa-free, on a visa on arrival, or on an e-Visa. Airlines can deny boarding if they're not met.
Registration
New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) — complete it before you travel.
Official form ↗
How to enter
I-Kiribati passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter New Zealand.
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Embassy Visa
For I-Kiribati citizens looking to travel to New Zealand, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest New Zealand embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.
ENTRY
Embassy Visa
PURPOSE
Tourist
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Further notes
- Kiribati investor passports are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them.
- International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy not required.
- May transit without visa if transit is through Auckland Airport and for no longer than 24 hours, subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for New Zealand from Kiribati?
Yes, a visa is required for I-Kiribati citizens.
Do I-Kiribati citizens need a visa for New Zealand in 2025?
Yes, a visa is required for I-Kiribati citizens. Options include: Embassy Visa.
Can I-Kiribati citizens travel to New Zealand?
Yes, I-Kiribati citizens can travel to New Zealand, but a visa is required.
What is the maximum length of stay in New Zealand with Embassy Visa for I-Kiribati citizens?
The maximum length of stay in New Zealand with Embassy Visa is not specified. I-Kiribati citizens must leave the country within the specified period.
What happens if a I-Kiribati citizen overstays their visa in New Zealand?
Overstaying a visa in New Zealand can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering New Zealand in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Do I need to complete an arrival card before travelling to New Zealand?
Yes — the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) is mandatory and separate from any visa. Complete it online before you travel; the official form is linked in the entry conditions above.
About New Zealand
- Official
- New Zealand
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +64
- Population
- 4,993,923
- Region
- Oceania · Australia and New Zealand
Last checked 1 Nov 2026 ·
Entry rules can change at short notice — always confirm with the official source before you travel.