U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Kiribati.
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Oceania · Updated
As of July 2026, Kiribati scores 73/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Kiribati Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Kiribati destination assessed, South Tarawa scores highest (73/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Kiribati: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Kiribati destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Kiribati safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 97 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2012 | 7.1 / 100k | 56 | World Bank Open Data (2012) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 54.6% | 54 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2018 | 7.5% | 66 | UN SDG Global Database (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 87/100 | 87 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 70/100 | 70 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 6.2 / 100k | 79 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Kiribati safety FAQ
Is Kiribati safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Kiribati Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Kiribati averages 73/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Kiribati?
Of the destinations we've assessed, South Tarawa currently scores highest at 73/100 (Safe).
Where does this Kiribati safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.