Work visas
I-Kiribati Work Visa
An employment route for people coming to work in Kiribati, including essential-skills, specific-purpose, religious and consular domestic workers taking up approved roles in the country.
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Under review — check current rules
Work visa fee, granted validity/duration and any labour-market or quota conditions are not published on the MFA site — confirm with the Visa Officer before stating figures.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Kiribati government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Work Visa (Immigration Act 2019)
- Route type
- Employment visa
- Categories
- Essential Skills; Specific Purpose or Event; Religious Worker; Domestic Worker of consulate staff
- Cost
- Fee payable — contact visaofficer@mfa.gov.ki
- Fee amount not published on the MFA site
Who it is for
- Workers with essential skills who have a job offer in Kiribati
- People coming for a specific purpose or event
- Religious workers (sponsored by a religious organisation)
- Domestic workers employed by consulate staff
Requirements
- Completed Work Visa application form
- Two passport-size colour photographs and passport/travel document
- A job offer including job description, pay and conditions of employment
- Evidence of qualifications relevant to the job offer
- Evidence of work experience relevant to the job offer
- Medical certificate(s) if required
- Police certificate(s) if required (generally where you plan to stay 24 months or longer)
- Religious workers: completed Sponsorship Form for Religious Workers
- Consular domestic staff: Statement of Undertaking from the employer and Declaration of Acceptance from the applicant
What you can do
- Work in Kiribati for the approved employer/purpose
- Specific-purpose applicants may come for a defined event or task
How to apply
- Download and complete the Work Visa application form and select the work category
- Attach the job offer, qualification and experience evidence and any required certificates
- Pay the applicable fee (contact the Visa Officer)
- Submit to the Immigration Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.