🇰🇮 Kiribati · General Residence

Pacific Access Category Resident Visa (Kiribati quota) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-23 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salary€27,841
Job offerRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–45

Costs

Application / consular fee€698

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Documents

  • Copy of passport or certificate of identity
  • Acceptable photo
  • Evidence of chest X-ray
  • Evidence of medical examination
  • Police certificate(s)
  • Proof of location (home address/employer reference)
  • Evidence of job offer (or partner's job offer)
  • Evidence of sufficient income
  • Relationship/identity documents for partner and children (if included)
  • Certified English translations of any documents not in English

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/pacific-access-category-resident-visa/.

Frequently asked

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“You must be in good health.”

Criminal record

“You must provide police certificates that are less than 6 months old when you apply, if you are aged 17 or older.”

Age range

“You must be aged 18 to 45 (younger than 46) when the registration for the ballot closes.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.

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