Money & duty free for Kiribati
Exchange rates:
Australian DollarC$1 = A$1.03
€1 = A$1.44
£1 = A$1.71
US$1 = A$1.38
Currency & Money
Kiribati uses the Australian Dollar (AUD) as its official currency.
Australian Dollar (AUD; symbol A$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents. Australian banknotes circulate alongside locally issued Kiribati coins, which are accepted at parity.
VISA and MasterCard are the only major credit cards accepted in Kiribati, but acceptance is limited. Credit cards cannot be used on the outer islands. Cash is essential for most transactions.
ATMs are available on South Tarawa at the ANZ Bank branches in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu, as well as at the gate of Tungaru Central Hospital in Nawerewere. On Kiritimati Island, an ATM is available at Ronton.
Visitors are permitted to carry up to A$5,000 in cash when travelling to Kiribati.
Kiribati duty free
The following items may be imported into Kiribati by travellers aged 21 and over without incurring customs duty:
• Tobacco products: up to 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco.
• Alcoholic beverages: up to 2.25L of portable spirits and 4L of wine (or beer).
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Prohibited and restricted imports into Kiribati include narcotics and illegal drugs, firearms and ammunition, explosives and fireworks, and pornographic material. Strict biosecurity regulations apply to foodstuffs, plants, seeds and animal products – visitors must declare them upon arrival for inspection.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
The export of protected wildlife, coral, shells and other natural materials is restricted or prohibited without official permission. Cultural artefacts and items of historical significance may not be exported without authorisation.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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