Kiribati Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Kiribati
999
General Emergency
992
Police
994
Ambulance / Medical
993
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
South Tarawa
Currency
AUD ($)
Official Language
Kiribati (Gilbertese), English
Country Code
+686
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Kiribati
Urban / City
—
Rural
50 km/h
Highway
50 km/h (South Tarawa Causeway)
Alcohol Limit
0,0 ‰ (Strikte Nulltoleranz)
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Remove footwear before entering a village 'Mwaneaba' communal hall and sit cross-legged.
- DO Greet locals warmly with 'Mauri'.
- DO Dress modestly when walking through local villages (cover shoulders and knees).
- DO Conserve and protect the fragile freshwater lenses on the atolls.
- DON'T Never walk tall or upright past seated elders in a Mwaneaba (bow slightly to show respect).
- DON'T Never sunbathe topless or swim in revealing bikinis near villages.
- DON'T Never leave trash on beaches or lagoons.
- DON'T Do not take photos of community meetings without asking the meeting leader.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type I (240V / 50Hz) – Australian three-pin plug (adapter required).
Tap Water: Tap water is not potable; drink only boiled or bottled water.
Insider Tip: Experience a visit to a traditional village 'Mwaneaba' (meeting hall) with utmost respect, and witness the world's first sunrise on Kiritimati.
