Australian High Commission in Kiribati
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.
Australian Scholarship Awards
Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships for study in 2025 are now closed.
For any scholarship enquiries, please email [email protected]
Direct Aid Program (DAP)
The Australian High Commission’s February 2024 Direct Aid Program (DAP) round is now closed. The next round of DAP is expected to open in the second half of 2024.
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, enquire by email to [email protected] or call 7402 1184 during working hours.
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.