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Do Kiribati citizens need a visa for Japan?

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Kiribati citizens need a visa to enter Japan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Kiribati vs Japan: passport comparison

Kiribati

79

visa-free countries

Global rank: #84 · mobility 133.9

Japan

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #24 · mobility 168.8
74

countries both Kiribati and Japan can enter visa-free together

Kiribati + Japan: passport compatibility

68%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Kiribati and Japan travel together — by entry type:

74 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
64 access differs

Where Kiribati and Japan can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (74)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Andorra90 days#47 Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Bulgaria90 days#35 Costa Rica30 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Haiti90 days#175 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho90 days#122 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao30 days#67 Malaysia30 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Montenegro90 days#76 Netherlands90 days#10 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Peru180 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Poland90 days#19 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore30 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Korea30 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139

Only Kiribati is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Kiribati → Japan

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Kiribati → Japan rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4passports gained easier entry to Japan
0passports saw Japan tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Kiribati passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Japan: good to know

Tokyo

Capital

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Currency

Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)

Time zone

+81

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

100V / 50–60Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Kiribati goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Japan

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Kiribati citizens need a visa for Japan?
Kiribati citizens need a visa to enter Japan. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Kiribati or Japan?
The Japan passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 79. Global rank: Kiribati #84, Japan #24.
Where can Kiribati and Japan citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 74 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Japan?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kiribati and Japan?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Kiribati passport ranking

Where else the Kiribati passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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