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Tarawa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, in the Micronesia region of the central Pacific Ocean.

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Now in the cityTarawa+28°CDrizzle · sunrise 06:09 AMupdated 04:11 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Exchange rate$1.43per 1 $AUD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Kiribati . Commercial transportation to/from Kiribati is sporadically available. Review the Travel Guidance for additional information on travel to Kiribati.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Bonriki International Airport TRW20 km from the centre
Marshall Islands International Airport MAJ662 km from the centre
Nauru International Airport INU705 km from the centre
Cities of Kiribati
Countries nearby

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