Kiribati Practical Guide: Official Websites, Booking Platforms, Transport, SIM, Money, Emergency Numbers

Every link, app, and number for Kiribati — save to your phone before departure. For visa process, see our Kiribati Visa Guide. For budget, see our Kiribati Cost Guide.

Official websites: Visa/immigration: Check embassy website. Indian Embassy: search mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad or call MEA +91-11-23012964. MEA 24/7: +91-11-23012964. MADAD app (Google Play / App Store) — register before travel. House of Visas: houseofvisas.com/visa/kiribati

Booking platforms: FLIGHTS: Google Flights, Skyscanner, MakeMyTrip. HOTELS: Booking.com (free cancellation), Agoda, Hostelworld, Airbnb. EXPERIENCES: GetYourGuide, Klook, Viator. INSURANCE: Bajaj Allianz (₹500/week), ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG. See our Cost Calculator for exact pricing.

Transport: Google Maps. Uber or local app where available.

SIM/Internet: eSIM: Airalo (₹800-2,500, widest coverage), Holafly (₹1,500-3,000, unlimited). Keep Indian SIM for bank OTPs. Dual SIM: Indian SIM + eSIM. See our eSIM vs SIM Guide.

Money: Forex card (Niyo Global, BookMyForex — zero markup). Cash 15-20% of budget. Never exchange at Indian airports. Always pay in local currency (not INR when asked). See our Forex Guide. For cultural tips and scam warnings, see our Kiribati Tips blog.

Emergency: Police: 112 or local emergency. Indian Embassy: MEA +91-11-23012964. MEA: +91-11-23012964. Lost passport: police report → Indian Embassy → Emergency Certificate (1-3 days). See Embassy Directory.

Practical guides for nearby destinations: Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji (houseofvisas.com/blog/fiji-practical-guide-indians-2026).

Apply with House of Visas — end-to-end Kiribati visa support. houseofvisas.com/visa/kiribati