How to send a letter to Kiribati

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Kiribati

Sending post to Kiribati
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time10-25 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered.
PostcodeNo national postcodes.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
P.O. Box <number>
LOCALITY
KIRIBATI
Example
Temwaake Bwebweriku
P.O. Box 123
SOUTH TARAWA
KIRIBATI
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
No national postcodes.
Language
English or Gilbertese; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered.
Delivery times
10-25 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Standard dangerous goods restrictions.

💡 Tips

PO Boxes are common; include phone if available.
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