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China visa for citizens of Kiribati

Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for China that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of Kiribati: the passport opens 79 countries visa-free; South Tarawa — Beijing: ≈ 7,120 km, about 9.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

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Can I travel to China without a visa on a Kiribati passport?

No: citizens of Kiribati need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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China visa rules at a glance

  • With a Kiribati passport you can visit 79 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 49 with an e-visa; 41 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Kiribati passport ranks 79th of 199.
  • Kiribati passport: visa-free access to 79 countries; China passport: 42.
  • Citizens of Kiribati and China can travel together visa-free to 22 countries, for example: Micronesia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Singapore, Malaysia, Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Mauritius, United Arab Emirates, Seychelles, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia.
  • Citizens of China, in turn, don’t need a visa for Kiribati. Kiribati visa for citizens of China

Travelling to China: good to know

  • South Tarawa — Beijing: about 7,120 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 9.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −5 hours.
  • Local time: South Tarawa 12:00 — Beijing 07:00.
  • Local currency: Chinese Yuan.
  • Languages: Chinese.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ CN¥6.72.
  • China is the 22nd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Kiribati.
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How to get a China visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for a China visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: South Tarawa — Beijing?

About 9.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 7,120 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with China?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −5 hours.

Do citizens of China need a visa for Kiribati?

Citizens of China, in turn, don’t need a visa for Kiribati.

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