Travel Safety in Kiribati
Overview
Kiribati is a pacific island nation and is generally safe.
Crimes are usually of a petty and opportunistic nature - and mainly take place in Tarawa. Although rare, violent crimes such as sexual assault has been reported on the islands.
Demonstrations are uncommon and the risks of kidnapping, terrorism and conflict in Kiribati are negligible.
Medical care is basic and limited outside Tarawa.
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Basic information
Medical:
994 (police, fire and ambulance). Operators may not speak English. Response times and services are likely to be poor.
Money:
The currency is the Australian dollar (AUD).
ATMs that accept foreign bank cards are not widespread outside Tarawa.
Credit cards are not generally accepted.
Language:
The country’s main language is I-Kiribati. The use of English is generally limited to Tarawa.
Water:
Tap water is generally not safe to consume.
Connectivity:
3G and 4G available.