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TimezoneUTC+09:00
Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2024-12-02
Risk Level1 / 4
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Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Kiribati. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Kiribati. Commercial transportation to/from Kiribati is sporadically available. If you decide to travel to Kiribati: Monitor local media. Bring a sufficient supply of over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Kiribati. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .

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General

YONG-uh ha-SEH-yo?

Do you speak English?

SHIL-ye-ham-ni-da / jwe-SONG-ham-ni-da

Excuse me / Sorry

ee-GUH uhol-MAH-ye-yo?

How much does this cost?

ee-HEH-ga an DWEH-yo

I don't understand

ee-GUH ju-SEH-yo

I would like this

gam-sa-HAM-ni-da

Thank you

hwa-JANG-shil-ee uh-DEE-e it-NAH-yo?

Where is the bathroom?

neh / a-NEE-yo

Yes / No

Greetings

ahn-nyong-ha-SEH-yo

Hello

Emergency

do-WAH-ju-SEH-yo / ui-SAH-ga pil-YO-he-yo

Help! / I need a doctor

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