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Yes, Kiribati has been transitioning to a digital arrival declaration system throughout 2025 to streamline border processing at Bonriki and Cassidy airports. You should complete the online health and customs declaration 72 hours before your flight to generate a QR code for scanning upon arrival. While paper forms are still available as a backup due to occasional system outages, the digital pass significantly speeds up your exit from the humid arrival hall.

No, US and Canadian citizens are exempt from visas for stays up to 30 days. You must present a passport valid for at least six months and, crucially, a confirmed return or onward ticket. Airlines in Honolulu or Nadi will deny boarding without proof of your outbound flight because immigration strictly enforces this rule. If you plan to stay longer than a month, you can apply for an extension at the immigration office in Bairiki or London (Kiritimati) for a fee of around AU$40.

Kiribati uses the Type I plug (same as Australia and New Zealand) with a voltage of 240V. North American travelers will need both a plug adapter and a voltage converter for devices that aren’t dual-voltage (like some hair dryers or clippers). Most modern phone and laptop chargers handle 110-240V automatically, but check the fine print on your device. Electricity supply can be intermittent, so bringing a high-capacity power bank is a smart move to keep phones charged during outages.

It is highly unlikely your US carrier’s roaming plan will work, or if it does, it will cost an exorbitant amount ($10+ per MB). Your best option is to buy a local SIM card from Vodafone or Oceanlink upon arrival for about AU$10-15. Note that coverage is decent in South Tarawa and parts of Kiritimati but drops to zero in outer islands or lagoon areas. Make sure your phone is unlocked before you leave North America.

Kiribati culture is conservative, and modest dress is essential when outside your hotel or the water. Women should cover their shoulders and knees (wear a lavalava or sarong), and swimwear is strictly for the beach—never walk through a village in a bikini or shirtless. If you are invited into a Maneaba (community meeting house), you must remove your shoes and sit cross-legged; pointing your feet at others is considered deeply disrespectful.

Yes, comprehensive medical evacuation insurance is non-negotiable for travel to Kiribati. The local hospital facilities are extremely basic, lacking ICU capabilities or advanced diagnostic equipment. A medical evacuation flight to Hawaii or Australia starts at $150,000 USD (approx AU$230,000) and usually requires upfront payment if you aren’t insured. Ensure your policy explicitly covers “repatriation” from remote Pacific islands, as standard travel insurance often has caps too low for this region.

No, the official currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD), and US dollars are rarely accepted outside of specific high-end fishing lodges. You must bring ample AUD cash with you, as ATM reliability is notoriously poor—machines in Tarawa frequently run out of money, and Kiritimati (Christmas Island) has virtually no accessible ATMs for international cards. Exchange a significant amount of cash (AU$500-1,000) in Honolulu or Nadi before you board your flight to avoid being stranded without funds.

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