Low riskOceania · MicronesiaKiribati Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Kiribati carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are current, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Kiribati. Special dosing may be needed for infants, older adults, or those with health conditions.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Kiribati.
Measles
Measles vaccination is especially important due to rising cases worldwide. Make sure you're fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before travel.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with locals or visiting rural areas.
Rabies
Rabies risk is low in Kiribati, but consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high-risk activities or limited access to medical care.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Kiribati - no risk and no entry requirement.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
192
Medical / Ambulance
194
Fire
193
U.S. Embassy
+686-21436
Kiribati travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Kiribati?▼
For travel to Kiribati, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Kiribati?▼
No — Kiribati is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Kiribati?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Kiribati is currently rated low risk. Kiribati carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Kiribati?▼
Key emergency numbers in Kiribati are Police 192, Medical / Ambulance 194, Fire 193 and U.S. Embassy +686-21436. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.