Mauri and welcome to the official website of the Australian High Commission in Tarawa, Kiribati.

Australia's rich, diverse and enduring relationship with Kiribati is evidenced through bilateral and regional development investments delivering outcomes across a range of thematic areas including health, education, economic growth, infrastructure, gender equality, disability equity, social protection, climate resilience, agricultural development, skills and labour mobility.

We invite you to access the resources and information contained on this website or contact us on [email protected] if you wish to make a general inquiry.

We are also on Facebook - follow us to learn more about the day-to-day activities of the High Commission and our work supporting the people and Government of Kiribati.

Australia Awards

Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships for study in 2026 are now open! The deadline for applications is 30 April 2025. To apply, please visit https://oasis.dfat.gov.au

Australia Awards are prestigious and transformational scholarships offered to emerging leaders from Kiribati for study and research in Australia and the region. Graduates then return home to contribute to Kiribati's development and prosperity.

To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February 2026. Applicants must be a citizen of Kiribati and be residing in Kiribati. Applicants who have received a long-term Australia Awards scholarship in the previous four years are not eligible to apply.

For any scholarship enquiries, please email [email protected]

Direct Aid Program

The Australian High Commission’s ​Direct Aid Program (DAP) is now closed. We expect the next round to open in the middle of 2025.

The DAP is a flexible small grants program (up to $20,000 per grant) administered by the Australian High Commission. It aims to support small-scale sustainable development projects and activities that involve local communities. Where possible, community members should participate in the design, development and implementation of the project. I-Kiribati local community and non-government organisations (NGOs) are eligible to apply.

For more information on the DAP please enquire by email to [email protected] 

Jobs in Australia

Australian companies associated with the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, or any other working scheme, do not have the authority to guarantee jobs or visas. Do not send any money to any company. If asked by any company to send money then refer the matter to the Australian High Commission. Be aware that illegitimate websites exist for the sole purpose of receiving payment for services they have no intention of providing.

If you are interested in registering your interest to work in Australia as part of the PALM Scheme (either in the Seasonal Worker Program or the skilled Pacific Labour Scheme) please contact the Kiribati Ministry of Employment and Human Resource at www.employment.gov.ki

Information for Australian travellers

Consular Officers can be contacted on +686 7402 1184. After working hours, emergency consular calls will be transferred to the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) in Canberra. The CEC can also be contacted directly on +61 2 6261 3305.

Passport services are available at the Australian High Commission between 10.00 am and 4 pm weekdays, excluding public holidays. Visit this site to confirm fees and access more information.

Notarial services are available during working hours, by appointment. Contact us via [email protected] or +686 740 21184 to make an appointment. Visit Smartraveller to confirm fees and access more information.

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Public holidays observed in 2025

The Australian High Commission in Tarawa will be closed for the following public holidays in 2025.

Public Holiday	Date
New Year’s Day (Both)	Wednesday 1 January 2025
In honour of International Women’s Day (Kiribati)	Friday 7 March 2025
Good Friday (Both)	Friday 18 April 2025
Easter Monday (both)	Monday 21 April 2025
Reconciliation Day (AUS)	Monday 2 June 2025
National Culture and Senior Citizens Day (Kiribati)	Friday 11 July 2025
In Honour of Kiribati National Day (Kiribati)	Monday 14 July 2025
Youth and Children’s Day (Kiribati)	Friday 1 August 2025
World Teachers' Day (Kiribati) Labour Day (AUS)	Monday 6 October 2025
Christmas Day (both)	Thursday 25 December 2025
Boxing Day (both)	Friday 26 December 2025
Additional DFAT Holiday (AUS)	Monday 29 December 2025
Additional DFAT Holiday (AUS)	Tuesday 30 December 2025
Additional DFAT Holiday (AUS)	Wednesday 31 December 2025

 

Contact us

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Email us at [email protected] 

Send us a mail to the following postal address:

P.O. Box 77, Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati

Phone us on: (+686) 740 21184

Office hours are 8.30 am to 5 pm weekdays, excluding public holidays.