Travel Information From Togo to Kiribati

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Kiribati.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Kiribati.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : English and Kiribatese

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Possession or trafficking of drugs is a serious offence under the Kiribati penal code and prison sentences may be heavy. Homosexual relations are not widely accepted. Local laws forbid nudity and revealing swimming costumes. Kiribati operates a strict quarantine regime for the import of food, plants and animal (including fish) products. Further information on restricted or prohibited imports can be obtained from: Biosecurity Services SPC-Plant Protection Service Private Mail Bag Suva, Fiji Islands. Tel: (679) 3370 733 Fax: (679) 3370 021 Email: Some local handicrafts (including straw products and shells) may be subject to strict Australian or New Zealand import regulations. You should get a phytosanitary certificate in Kiribati, but items may nevertheless be confiscated.

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Tarawa

Tarawa is an atoll and the capital of the Republic of Kiribati, in the central Pacific Ocean. It comprises North Tarawa, which has much in common with other, more remote islands of the Gilberts group; and South Tarawa, which is home to 50,182 as of 2010 – half of the country’s total population. The atoll is best known by outsiders as the site of the Battle of Tarawa during World War II.

Tarawa has a large lagoon, 500 square kilometres (193 sq mi) total area, and a wide reef. Although naturally abundant in fish and shellfish of all kinds, marine resources are being strained by the large and growing population. Drought is frequent, but in normal years rainfall is sufficient to maintain breadfruit, papaya and banana trees as well as coconut and pandanus.

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Petty crime

Alcoholism in Kiribati
There are many social problems exist in Kiribati, especially on the heavily-populated Tarawa.

Alcoholism is rife on the atolls, and many of their inhabitants are "bad" drunks who may be friendly when sober, but out of control when they've imbibed.

Drinking is one of the only nighttime activities in which to take part in Kiribati, and locals who do it to excess can get rowdy and violent.

Walking around at night, especially in Betio, in downtown Tarawa, and on the beaches of South Tarawa can welcome random attacks and arguments thanks to drunkenness.

It's not uncommon to see bus drivers and other workers drunk on the job as well.

Partly due to booze, but also partly due to perceived gender roles, lone women may be approached aggressively. Many Kiribati think it's against custom to allow women to travel or walk solo.

Incidences of domestic violence often occur when alcohol is involved as well. In fact, Kiribati carries some of the highest rates of mental, physical and sexual abuse against women in the world. Roughly 68 percent of Kiribati women report suffering domestic abuse at some point in their lives. World organizations have begun trying to put more aid in place for domestic violence victims, educate the community and lower abuse rates, but it's still a problem you might hear or see on your trip.

Petty crime like theft is also common in Kiribati. Travelers recommend taking taxis home when out at night instead of walking to avoid trouble on the street. Keep your valuables out of sight and be aware of anyone lingering close.

Organized crime

There have been reports of organized crime in Kiribati waters. The majority of these reports are drug related. Exercise caution when travelling in Kiribati waters as officials lack the resources to respond to organized crime effectively.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Kiribati is Roman Catholicism
• Don't forget to shake hands when greeting - a nod of acknowledgement is common too.
• Don't forget eyebrows up (a sign of surprise in many cultures) means yes!
• Don't put your feet close to someone head, e.g. when passing someone who is laying down. Placing foot near someone’s head is considered very bad.
• Don't forget same-sex sexual conduct between men is illegal.
• Don't expect locals to be direct communicators - Kiribati culture is all very indirect in communication. It’s best to slow down and let the humour to take over.
• Don't use your finger for pointing or indicate something - it’s considered rude. Better to use your nose.
• Don't touch someone’s head - it’s considered as ”ta-bua ki" (bad form).
• Don't be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
• Don't forget the wet season lasts typically from November to April.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Kiribati?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Kiribati. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Kiribati

Healthcare in Kiribati is limited and citizens, known as I-Kiribati, suffer from unsafe drinking water and high child mortality rates.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Zika

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.