TurkeyKiribati

Turkish passport ยท checked 20 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

Varies

stay depends on visa type

Not published

no official Kiribati figure

16

visa types

published by Kiribati

Embassy

apply in advance

How Turkish citizens apply for a Kiribati visa

  1. Lodge your application at the Kiribati embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ†—

Kiribati visa cost for Turkish citizens

  • Visitor Visa (tourism / visiting family or friends)

    single-entry usually up to 3 months; multiple-entry up to 6 monthsofficial sourcemfa.gov.ki โ†—

    Fee not published by Kiribati

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026

Kiribati visa types

Every Kiribati visa category and its key facts. Eligibility varies by type - open a card for the conditions and the official page.

tourist

Visitor Visa

For foreign nationals visiting Kiribati. The official Visitor Visa application form covers five sub-types selectable on the form: Tourist (or visiting family/friends), Guardian (of a student or work visa holder), Business visitor, Dependent child (of a Kiribati citizen, resident, work or student visa holder), and Limited purpose/event. Governed by the Kiribati Immigration Act 2019 and Immigration Procedure 2020.

single entry
  • Nationals not covered by the Visa Exemption Order 2023 must apply.
  • The mfa.gov.ki application form itself only states 'Appropriate fee' and directs applicants to contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki for the payment amount.
  • However, the official Kiribati National Tourism Office (kiribatitourism.gov.ki/entry-requirements-visa-info, a .gov.ki government domain) separately publishes the actual fee schedule: AUD $40 per person for Single Entry (reflected here), AUD $80 per person for Multiple Entry (see 'Visitor Visa (Multiple Entry)' entry).
  • Fees payable in Australian dollars, Kiribati's currency.
  • Applications lodged by email to visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki or in person at the Immigration Office in Bairiki, Tarawa, or the Kiritimati (London) branch.
  • official_url verified as the live Visitor Visa application form (HTTP 200) 2026-07; fee figures sourced separately from kiribatitourism.gov.ki (verified 2026-07-17).
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business

Business Visitor Visa

For foreign nationals travelling to Kiribati for business purposes such as meetings, negotiations or short-term commercial activity. One of the five sub-types selectable on the official Visitor Visa application form (tick 'Business').

  • Per the official Visitor Visa form, business applicants must provide evidence of their employment and of the business they will undertake in Kiribati.
  • A business visitor who needs to stay in Kiribati for more than 3 months a year must instead apply for a Work Visa (Specific Purpose or Event sub-type).
  • Only required for nationals not covered by the Visa Exemption Order 2023.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • official_url verified HTTP 200 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

tourist

Limited Purpose or Event Visitor Visa

For foreign nationals visiting Kiribati for a specific limited purpose or event not covered by the tourist, business, guardian or dependent-child options. One of the five sub-types selectable on the official Visitor Visa application form (tick 'Limited purpose/event').

  • A visitor sub-type distinct from the Work Visa's 'Specific Purpose or Event' category (which applies where the purpose involves paid work).
  • Only required for nationals not covered by the Visa Exemption Order 2023.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • official_url verified HTTP 200 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

business

Group Visa (Group Visitor Visa)

For groups travelling to Kiribati together for the same purpose, on the same day, and for the same length of time (e.g. tour groups). The official 'Group Visitor Visa Form' is completed by the tour organiser and lodged alongside an individual Visitor Visa application for each group member.

  • Not a standalone visa: it is a group cover-sheet (up to 15 applicants per sheet) submitted with each member's individual Visitor Visa application.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • official_url verified as the live Group Visitor Visa form (HTTP 200) 2026-07.
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transit

Transit Visa

For foreign nationals transiting through Kiribati en route to another destination who are not from a visa-waiver country. May be granted to a single person or a family (partner and dependent children under 18).

  • Required only for travellers not covered by the Visa Exemption Order 2023.
  • Applicants must attach flight bookings / evidence of onward travel.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • official_url verified as the live Transit Visa application form (HTTP 200) 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

tourist

Visitor Visa (Multiple Entry)

For foreign nationals (not covered by the Visa Exemption Order 2023) who require multiple entries into Kiribati during the visa's validity, rather than a single visit - e.g. repeat tourism, family, or business trips. Same underlying Visitor Visa application as the single-entry option; the entry-count tier is selected/priced separately.

multiple entry
  • Sourced from the official Kiribati National Tourism Office (kiribatitourism.gov.ki, a .gov.ki government domain), which publishes a fee schedule that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration's own Visitor Visa form (mfa.gov.ki) does not: AUD $40 per person for Single Entry, AUD $80 per person for Multiple Entry.
  • Applied for via the same Visitor Visa mechanism (mfa.gov.ki/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Visitor-Visa-FINAL.pdf; email visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki).
  • Work permits and stay extensions carry separate fees not covered by this figure.
  • Processing time, validity period and max stay are not stated on the source page.
  • Verified 2026-07-17.
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family

Guardian Visitor Visa

For the parent or legal guardian of a student-visa or work-visa holder in Kiribati who wishes to accompany or visit them. One of the five sub-types selectable on the official Visitor Visa application form (tick 'Guardian').

  • Per the official Visitor Visa form, guardians must provide evidence that they are the parent or legal guardian of the student or work-visa holder.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • Governed by the Kiribati Immigration Act 2019.
  • official_url verified HTTP 200 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

family

Dependent Child Visitor Visa

For the dependent child (under 18) of a Kiribati citizen, resident, work-visa holder or student-visa holder. One of the five sub-types selectable on the official Visitor Visa application form (tick 'Dependent child').

  • Per the official Visitor Visa form, applicants must provide evidence of the relationship with their parent or legal guardian; children of Essential Skills or Religious Worker visa holders must also show the parent is eligible to support the visa.
  • A family (principal applicant, partner and dependent children under 18) may alternatively be covered on a single Visitor Visa application.
  • There is no distinct spouse-of-citizen residence visa - a partner is included within the principal applicant's family Visitor Visa.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • official_url verified HTTP 200 2026-07.
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investment

Investment Visa

For foreign nationals investing in or conducting business in Kiribati. May be granted to a single person or a family (principal applicant, partner and dependent children under 18).

  • Prerequisite (per the official application form, Section A): applicant must hold an approved Foreign Investment Certificate issued by the Investment Promotion Division under the Foreign Investment Act 2018 - without it the application cannot proceed.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • Distinct from the historical investor-passport scheme repealed in 2004 (no CBI/RBI).
  • official_url verified as the live Investment Visa application form (HTTP 200) 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

student

Student Visa

For foreign nationals undertaking a course longer than 3 months total in Kiribati. The official form covers three study types: tertiary fee-paying student, domestic primary/secondary student, and the dependent child of a Kiribati citizen, resident, work visa or student visa holder.

  • Applies only to courses longer than 3 months (shorter study uses a Visitor Visa).
  • Applicants must show an acceptable standard of health and good character.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • Governed by the Kiribati Immigration Act 2019.
  • official_url verified as the live Student Visa application form (HTTP 200) 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

work

Work Visa

Umbrella work-visa category for foreign nationals authorised to work in Kiribati. A single official Work Visa application form covers four sub-types, selected on the form: Essential Skills, Specific Purpose or Event, Religious Worker, and Domestic Worker of consulate staff.

  • The partner and dependent children of a work-visa holder do NOT use this form - they apply via the Visitor/Student forms.
  • A job offer from a Kiribati employer is required for most sub-types.
  • Applicants must meet health and character standards.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • Governed by the Kiribati Immigration Act 2019.
  • official_url verified as the live Work Visa application form (HTTP 200) 2026-07.
Apply here โ†—

work

Essential Skills Work Visa

Work-visa sub-type for a foreign national with a job offer from a Kiribati employer whose skills, qualifications and work experience are relevant to the position offered.

  • One of the four sub-types on the official Work Visa application form (tick 'Essential Skills').
  • Requires a job offer with job description, pay and conditions, plus evidence of relevant qualifications and work experience.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
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work

Specific Purpose or Event Work Visa

Work-visa sub-type for a position tied to a specific purpose or event, including intra-corporate transferees, managers/senior/specialist business persons on short-term secondment, contractual or independent service suppliers, business visitors needing to stay more than 3 months a year, installers of specialist machinery/equipment, referees or judges of sporting events/shows/exhibitions, and media/film/video production crew.

  • One of the four sub-types on the official Work Visa application form (tick 'Specific Purpose').
  • Section F4 of the form lists the qualifying position categories.
  • Requires a description of and evidence for the specific purpose or event.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
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work

Domestic Worker Work Visa (consulate staff)

Work-visa sub-type for domestic staff employed by consulate/diplomatic staff posted in Kiribati.

  • One of the four sub-types on the official Work Visa application form (tick 'Domestic worker').
  • Requires a signed Statement of Undertaking from the employer guaranteeing employment, accommodation, maintenance and repatriation, plus a signed Declaration of Acceptance from the applicant.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
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work

Religious Worker Work Visa

Work-visa sub-type authorising foreign religious workers (missionaries, clergy, etc.) to carry out religious activities in Kiribati under sponsorship from a recognised religious organisation.

  • One of the four sub-types on the official Work Visa application form (tick 'Religious Worker').
  • Requires a completed Sponsorship Form for Religious Workers (mfa.gov.ki/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Religious-Worker-Sponsorship-form-FINAL.pdf) and associated documents from the sponsoring organisation.
  • Fees not published; contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki.
  • Governed by the Kiribati Immigration Act 2019.
Apply here โ†—

medical

Medical Entry (Medical Form)

A supporting medical form required for certain visa applications where health conditions are relevant. Not a standalone visa category but a medical declaration/health assessment form used in conjunction with other visa types.

  • The Medical Form is a supporting document, not a standalone visa.
  • It is used alongside other visa applications requiring health declarations.
  • official_url updated to the direct Medical Form PDF (verified HTTP 200 2026-07); previously pointed to the general mfa.gov.ki/visa/ index.
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Kiribati visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Kiribati visa for Turkish citizens - FAQ

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Kiribati?

Yes - Turkish citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Kiribati embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Turkish citizens need for Kiribati?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Kiribati visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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