Useful Information

Power Supply

In Kiribati they use a three pin type of plug (as shown)

The output is 240 Volts with a Frequency of 50 Hertz.

International and National Dialing Codes

To call a number in Tarawa from outside the country dial

International Dialing Code + 686 + Number

To call a number in Tarawa from inside the country dial

Number

To call a number outside the Kiribati dial

00 + Country Code + Area Code + Number

Climate	Kiribati has a warm to hot tropical climate.
	Summer Autumn winter Spring	June to August - average day time temperature 31ºC September to November - average day time temperature 30ºC December to February - average day time temperature 27ºC March to May - average day time temperature 30ºC
	Temperatures in summer can reach as high as 35ºC and in winter as low as 25ºC The wettest months of the year are between December and May.

Currency	The Australian Dollar is the legal tender of Kiribati. There are 100 cents to the Dollar.

	Notes are issued in denominations of	$100 $50 $20 $10 $5	Coins are issued in denominations of	$2 $1 50c 20c 10c 5c
	Most foreign currency and traveller's cheques are easily exchanged at hotels and banks. Most major credit cards are accepted throughout the country.

What to wear

In Kiribati due to the tropical climate light clothing such as shorts, tee shirts and sandals are recommended. Being in the tropics, it is always advisable to have a rain coat handy. Women should not go out in shorts or short dresses especially on the outer islands. Bathing costumes for men and women should be modest, wearing of bikinis is frowned upon.

Visas

International visitors to Kiribati are required to be in possession of a valid passport and visa to obtain entry into the country. (UK Citizens and Pacific Islanders are exempt from needing a visa) A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas. Visas are issued Kiribati Consular offices.

Health

International visitors to Kiribati should note that Hepatitis A and hepatitis B are reported. Diarrhoeal diseases are common. Dengue fever, including its haemorrhagic form, occurs in epidemics. Diptheria, poliomyelitis, tuberculosis, and typhoid may all occur. It is advisable to have vaccinations travelling to this area Check with your local doctor or view the CDC web site for further information. Health insurance is strongly recommended. Tungaru Central Hospital on Tarawa provides medical service to all the islands. Government dispensaries on all islands are equipped to handle minor ailments and injuries. Visitors are advised to bring their own supply of basic medicines with them.