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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Kiribati?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of South Korea can visit Kiribati visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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South Korea vs Kiribati: passport comparison

South Korea

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #20 · mobility 169.7

Kiribati

79

visa-free countries

Global rank: #84 · mobility 133.9
74

countries both South Korea and Kiribati can enter visa-free together

South Korea + Kiribati: passport compatibility

69%

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

Where South Korea and Kiribati travel together — by entry type:

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

Where South Korea and Kiribati 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)

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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 Gambia90 days#132 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 Jamaica90 days#100 Kosovo90 days#107 Latvia90 days#34 Lesotho14 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 Spain90 days#2 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Tunisia90 days#131 United Arab Emirates90 days#1 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Zambia90 days#139

Only Kiribati is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: South Korea → Kiribati

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

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

1rule changes for the South Korea 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 →

Where else South Korea goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Kiribati

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

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do South Korea citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
Citizens of South Korea can visit Kiribati visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can South Korea citizens stay in Kiribati without a visa?
South Korea passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — South Korea or Kiribati?
The South Korea passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 79. Global rank: South Korea #20, Kiribati #84.
Where can South Korea and Kiribati citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 74 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Kiribati?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between South Korea and Kiribati?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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