Key facts
Kiribati is a country located in Micronesia. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in Kiribati. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Kiribati.
The national currency in Kiribati is Australian dollar (AUD). The dollar ($) is subdivided into 100 cent (c).
I-Kiribati
Banknotes
5$10$20$50$100$
I-Kiribati
Coins
1$2$5c10c20c50c
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Kiribati.14.35 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Kiribati without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Kiribati. Type I is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Kiribati?
There are no Mariott hotels in Kiribati.
There are no Hilton hotels in Kiribati.
There are no IHG hotels in Kiribati.
There are no Best Western hotels in Kiribati.
There are no Radisson hotels in Kiribati.
There are no Accor hotels in Kiribati.
What fast food chains are present in Kiribati?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Kiribati.
The KFC chain does not operate in Kiribati.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Kiribati.
The Subway chain does not operate in Kiribati.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Kiribati.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Kiribati.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in South Tarawa?
Weather data for South Tarawa (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Kiribati.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Kiribati
Sources
- Kiribati Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Kiribati (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)