Kiribati - Consulate of New Zealand in Tarawa

You are a Kiribatian citizen or you are from New Zealand and are looking for information on the consulate of New Zealand in Tarawa situated in Kiribati. A consulate in Tarawa could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of New Zealand. It all depends on the importance of Tarawa and Kiribati in the relationships with the government of New Zealand.

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"Consular Department" of the High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa, Kiribati - Main Road Bairiki - Tarawa - Kiribati

Tel: (+686) 7402 1400

Fax:

Email: NZHCTarawa@mfat.govt.nz

Website: www.mfat.govt.nz

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The difference between consulates found in Tarawa are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of New Zealand in Kiribati besides Tarawa

"Consular Department" of the High Commission of New Zealand in Tarawa, Kiribati - Main Road Bairiki - Tarawa - Kiribati
Email: NZHCTarawa@mfat.govt.nz - Tel: (+686) 7402 1400 - Website: www.mfat.govt.nz

Or the embassy of New Zealand in Kiribati

New Zealand High Commission in Tarawa, Kiribati P.O. Box 53 Bairiki Tarawa Kiribati
Email: nzhc@tskl.net.ki - Tel: (+686) 21 400 - Website: www.nzembassy.com/kiribati

Consulate Appointment in Tarawa

Most consulates in Tarawa need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of New Zealand in Tarawa first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Tarawa do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Kiribati or New Zealand.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Tarawa please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.