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High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa, Kiribati

High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa, Kiribati, located at Main Road, Bairiki. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of New Zealand, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    Main Road, Bairiki
    Tarawa
    Kiribati
  • Telephone

    +686 7402 1400

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    (🔒 Closed)
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM
    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM

    Status Update: ⛱️ Matariki is on Friday (tomorrow) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Tarawa: 5:37 AM, Thursday June 19, 2025

Location Map

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Location map of the High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa, Kiribati

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Matariki: June 20 Flag of New Zealand
  • Police National Day: June 23 Flag of Kiribati
  • National Culture and Senior Citizens Day: July 08 Flag of Kiribati
  • Gospel Day: July 10 Flag of Kiribati

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa, Kiribati:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an I-Kiribati passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter New Zealand.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to New Zealand without a visa. The most common types of New Zealand visas are the following.

  • New Zealand eTA
  • Visitor visa
  • Student visa
  • Work visa
  • Resident visa

Head of Mission

André van der Walt, High Commissioner

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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Kiribati in New Zealand

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This page was last edited on 24 August 2024 at 07:22 AM (EST).

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