🇰🇮 Kiribati · General Residence
Pacific Access Category Resident Visa (Kiribati quota) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €27,841 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–45 |
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
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
“You must be in good health.”
“You must provide police certificates that are less than 6 months old when you apply, if you are aged 17 or older.”
“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.