Kiribati - Apply for Permit to Enter and Reside in Kiribati

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Procedure

If you are planning to enter and reside in Kiribati in order to work, set up a business, study, research or for any other reason. You will need to obtain a permit first. Entering Kiribati without a permit is against the law and you may be asked to pay a heavy penalty for that.

To apply for a permit to enter and reside in Kiribati, please follow these steps:

1. A downloadable copy of the Application form is available on Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website. A link can be found under 'Documents to Use' section. Download and complete the application form. You may also obtain a copy of the for at the Immigration Office.
   Each person applying for a permit to enter and reside must make a separate application, except children under 16 years of age. For those under the age of 16, their application will be included in their parent's or guardian's application.
2. Prepare all the required documents you will need to submit together with the completed application form. Please the list provided under 'Required Documents' Section.
3. Pay the application fee of $150.00.
4. If you have any question please contact the Immigration Division (contact info provided below). The Immigration Officer will guide you through email communication.

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Required Documents

LONG TERM WORK PERMIT

• Application form duly completed
• Work permit application letter (Request letter)
• Copy of Bio-data page – valid until ……………………….
• Applicant’s current photo (should not be more than 6 months)
• Employment contract
• Recent police report from current place of residence
• Latest medical clearance Security bond of $1,000.00 paid on ……………….
• Curriculum Vitae
• Application fee of $150
• Terms of Reference/Job Description
• Business registration certificate (local business registration/FIC certificate [in case of Foreign Investor])
• Business bank statement (Employer), Applicant bank statement (Foreign Investor)
• Localization Plan (in case of private business)
• Advertisement (in case of private business)
• Business License

SHORT TERM WORK PERMIT (4 MONTHS)

• Copy of Bio-data page – valid until ……………………….
• CV/Resume/Qualification
• Police Clearance from current country of residence
• Request/Support letter from employer for STWP
• Employment contract (in case of private business)
• Application fee of $150.00

STUDY PERMIT

• Request letter from applicant
• Copy of Bio-data page – valid until ……………………….
• Recent police report
• Application form duly completed
• Guarantee letter from school/institute where applicant will study
• Guardian support letter for applicant (if applicant is under 18 years of age) Application fee of $150 or $90 for Extension

Office Locations & Contacts

Immigration Office
Bairiki Tarawa
Telephone: 75021342 or 75021368

Kiribati High Commission in Suva, Fiji
36 MacGregor Road
P. O. Box 17937
Suva
Fiji
Telephone: (+679) 3302 512
Fax: (+679) 3315 335
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-16:0

Kiribati Embassy in Taipei, Taiwan
Suite 1207-A, 12F, No. 333, Sec. 1, Keelung Road
Taipei 11012
Taiwan
Telephone: (+886) 2-2757-6158
Fax: (+886) 2-2757-6159

Eligibility

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Fees

• Long term permit: Application fee of $150
• Short term permit (4 months): Application fee of $150
• Study permit: Application fee of $150 or $90 for Extension

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO ENTER AND RESIDE IN KIRIBATI

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Instructions

The Immigration Division is an agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Division is responsible for issuing visas, passports and permits.

If you are planning to enter and reside in Kiribati in order to work, set up a business, study, research or for any other reason. You will need to obtain a permit first. Entering Kiribati without a permit is against the law and you may be asked to pay a heavy penalty for that.

Required Information

• Full name
• Full postal address
• Passport Number:
  • Place and date of issue
  • Validity
• Place and date of birth
• Present Nationality:
  • country of which citizen or subject)
  • Previous Nationality (if any)
  • Reason for and date of change
• Parent details
• Marital status
• Children under 16 years of age, info
• Racial Origin (e.g European, Asian or Polynesian)
• Personal Description
• Last country of Permanent residence (Permanent residence means residence for 12 months or longer)
• Occupation at time of application:
  • Name and address of employer
• Intended occupation, name of employer (if any) and place of proposed residence in Kiribati
• Proposed date of departure by air/sea for Kiribati
• Name and addresses of not more than friends or relatives (if any) who are residences in Kiribati
• If previously resident in Kiribati, give place of residence and date of arrival and departure

Need for the Document

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration - www.mfa.gov.ki

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