Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · KiribatiPassport Atlas
Japan passport to Kiribati
Yes — Japan passport holders can visit Kiribati without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Kiribati lets 123 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Japan is one of them.
- Japan passports get “Visa free” at 114 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Kiribati passports get “Visa required” in Japan.
Nearby passports travelling to Kiribati
Open to Japan passports near Kiribati
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
JapanKiribati- Typical duration
- 11.7 hours
- From
- NRT · KIX · HND
- To
- CXI · TRW · TBF
Usual hubs
United States · 27 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Japan
Country profile
Capital
Tokyo
Population
123.3 million
Area
377,835 km²
Currency
Japanese yen JPY
Languages
Japanese
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
3.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
2.8%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Japanese97.5%
- other1.2%
- Chinese0.6%
- Vietnam0.4%
- South Korean0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Kiribati
Country profile
Capital
Tarawa
Population
120,740
Area
811 km²
Currency
Australian dollar AUD
Languages
English, Gilbertese
Time zone
UTC+12:00–UTC+14:00
Foreign-born
3,302 · 2024
Migrant share
2.5%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- I-Kiribati95.8%
- I-Kiribati/mixed3.8%
- other1.7%
- Tuvaluan0.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type I
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+686
Airports
CXI · TRW · TBF · CIS
Highlights
- Kiritimati
- Tarawa Lagoon
Japan · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Japan passport need a visa for Kiribati?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Kiribati typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kiribati mission.
What about a Kiribati passport entering Japan?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.