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, Sustainable Economic Growth, Infrastructure, Gender, Disability Inclusion, Social Protection, Climate Resilience, Fisheries, Food Security 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.

Direct Aid Program

The Australian High Commission’s ​Direct Aid Program (DAP) is now open for applications! The deadline for applications is 5pm Friday 17 January 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.

Applications should be submitted online at https://dap.smartygrants.com.au/tarawa2024

For applicants from outer islands where there is limited internet connectivity, please contact the Australian High Commmission for alternative submission options.

For more information on the DAP, including assistance to apply, please enquire by email to [email protected] or call 7402 1184 during working hours.

A fact sheet in English and Kiribati language is at the following link

Australian Scholarship Awards

Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships for study in 2025 are now closed.

Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships for study in 2026 are expected to open in February 2025.

For any scholarship enquiries, please email [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 2024

The Australian High Commission in Tarawa will be closed for the following public holidays in 2024.

Public Holiday	Date
New Year’s Day	Monday 1 January 2024
Good Friday	Friday 29 March 2024
Easter Monday	Monday 1 April 2024
International Labour Day	Friday 3 May 2024
Reconciliation Day	Monday 27 May 2024
In honour of Kiribati National Day	Thursday 11 July 2024
Kiribati National Day	Friday 12 July 2024
Youth and Children’s Day	Monday 5 August 2024
World Teachers' Day	Monday 7 October 2024
Christmas Day	Wednesday 25 December 2024
Boxing Day	Thursday 26 December 2024
Additional Holiday	Friday 27 December 2024
Additional Holiday	Monday 30 December 2024
Additional Holiday	Tuesday 31 December 2024

 

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.