Visitor Visa — Dependent Child of Kiribati Citizen or Resident

Dependent children of citizens or residents Dependent children of Kiribati citizens and residents may be granted a visitor visa authorising a maximum stay of 9 months from their date of arrival, provided that: a. the parent intends to be in Kiribati during the same period applied for by the dependent child b. the Kiribati parent supports the application. If dependent children apply to stay longer than 9 months, immigration officers may consider granting further visas allowing a total stay of up to 2 years if the requirements of (a) above are met. Immigration officers must sight evidence of the following: a. the Kiribati citizenship or residence status of the applicant’s parents b. documents that confirm the applicant’s relationship to the parent c. that the applicant and parent are intending to stay in Kiribati during the same period d. that the Kiribati parent supports the application.

‘Children of principal applicant’ means biological or adopted children of the principal applicant or their partner. ‘Dependent child’ means: a. If they are under 18 years old and single, and totally reliant on the principal applicant or the principal applicant’s partner for financial support, whether living with them or not b. If they are 18 or 19 years old and single with no children of their own, and are totally reliant on the principal applicant or principal applicant’s partner for financial support, whether living with them or not. Evidence of dependence may be required for this group.

Dependent children of citizens or residents Dependent children of Kiribati citizens and residents may be granted a visitor visa authorising a maximum stay of 9 months from their date of arrival, provided that: a. the parent intends to be in Kiribati during the same period applied for by the dependent child b. the Kiribati parent supports the application. If dependent children apply to stay longer than 9 months, immigration officers may consider granting further visas allowing a total stay of up to 2 years if the requirements of (a) above are met. Immigration officers must sight evidence of the following: a. the Kiribati citizenship or residence status of the applicant’s parents b. documents that confirm the applicant’s relationship to the parent c. that the applicant and parent are intending to stay in Kiribati during the same period d. that the Kiribati parent supports the application.

Dependent children of citizens or residents Dependent children of Kiribati citizens and residents may be granted a visitor visa authorising a maximum stay of 9 months from their date of arrival, provided that: a. the parent intends to be in Kiribati during the same period applied for by the dependent child b. the Kiribati parent supports the application. If dependent children apply to stay longer than 9 months, immigration officers may consider granting further visas allowing a total stay of up to 2 years if the requirements of (a) above are met. Immigration officers must sight evidence of the following: a. the Kiribati citizenship or residence status of the applicant’s parents b. documents that confirm the applicant’s relationship to the parent c. that the applicant and parent are intending to stay in Kiribati during the same period d. that the Kiribati parent supports the application.

‘Children of principal applicant’ means biological or adopted children of the principal applicant or their partner. ‘Dependent child’ means: a. If they are under 18 years old and single, and totally reliant on the principal applicant or the principal applicant’s partner for financial support, whether living with them or not b. If they are 18 or 19 years old and single with no children of their own, and are totally reliant on the principal applicant or principal applicant’s partner for financial support, whether living with them or not. Evidence of dependence may be required for this group.

Evidence required to show the relationship of the child to the principal applicant includes an original birth certificate, adoption papers or a declaration by the parents (in the case of customary adoption).

Dependent children of citizens or residents Dependent children of Kiribati citizens and residents may be granted a visitor visa authorising a maximum stay of 9 months from their date of arrival, provided that: a. the parent intends to be in Kiribati during the same period applied for by the dependent child b. the Kiribati parent supports the application. If dependent children apply to stay longer than 9 months, immigration officers may consider granting further visas allowing a total stay of up to 2 years if the requirements of (a) above are met. Immigration officers must sight evidence of the following: a. the Kiribati citizenship or residence status of the applicant’s parents b. documents that confirm the applicant’s relationship to the parent c. that the applicant and parent are intending to stay in Kiribati during the same period d. that the Kiribati parent supports the application.

1. Visitor visa requirements To be granted a visitor visa, applicants must: a. meet the generic temporary entry requirements for: i. lodging an application for a temporary entry visa ii. bona fide applicants iii. health and character b. meet the funds or sponsorship requirements

1. Visitor visa requirements To be granted a visitor visa, applicants must: a. meet the generic temporary entry requirements for: i. lodging an application for a temporary entry visa ii. bona fide applicants iii. health and character b. meet the funds or sponsorship requirements

Dependent children of citizens or residents Dependent children of Kiribati citizens and residents may be granted a visitor visa authorising a maximum stay of 9 months from their date of arrival, provided that: a. the parent intends to be in Kiribati during the same period applied for by the dependent child b. the Kiribati parent supports the application. If dependent children apply to stay longer than 9 months, immigration officers may consider granting further visas allowing a total stay of up to 2 years if the requirements of (a) above are met. Immigration officers must sight evidence of the following: a. the Kiribati citizenship or residence status of the applicant’s parents b. documents that confirm the applicant’s relationship to the parent c. that the applicant and parent are intending to stay in Kiribati during the same period d. that the Kiribati parent supports the application.

Visitor Visa Purpose: Tourism and visiting family and friends only Duration: Up to 3 months maximum stay

‘Lawful purpose’ means they are coming for such purposes as holidaying, sightseeing, family and social visits, amateur sport, business consultation. They are not intending to undertake employment or a programme of study or training, with the exception of short- term training.

2. When a student visa is not required A student visa or variation of conditions is not required: a. for work visa holders to undertake any study or training authorised by their employer as part of their employment b. for temporary visa holders to undertake one or more programmes of study no more than 3 months duration per 12-month period c. for visitor visa holders who attend primary or secondary school for a single period of study up to 3 months per calendar year.