Practical Information on Kiribati
Electrical Appliances:
Power is
supplied at 240 VAC, 50 hertz. Appliances with the standard Australian type
three-pin plug will operate within South Tarawa.
Water
Supply:
Three types of water supplies are available: Well water from
fresh water lens, desalinated water and rainwater tanks. Piped water supplies
are well chlorinated. However, it is advisable to boil all water before drinking
or drink imported water.
Laundry Service:
Most
hotels/motels provide laundry services.
Tipping:
Tipping
is not customary in Kiribati.
Goods and Services Tax:
A 10% service tax is added to all hotel bills.
Airport Tax:
There is a
departure tax of $20.00 in Australian currency for passengers two years and over
leaving Kiribati. Airport taxes on the outer islands apply but are
varied.
Business Hours:
Customary office hours are
from 0800 to 1615 Monday to Friday, with an hour for lunch, between 12.30pm to
1.30pm.
Medical Facilities:
There is a
well-equipped 120-bed hospital with a number of private rooms in the capital,
Tarawa. An ambulance service operates 24hrs from the
hospital.
Emergency:
Dial 999 for emergency, fire,
police or ambulance.
Shopping:
Several supermarket
type stores and cooperative stores, have a wide range of goods. There are also
numerous small local stores, mainly for local buyers.
Food and
Restaurant:
The local restaurants feature a set menu, with
emphasis on fish and tropical foods and European/Chinese
cuisine.
Conventions:
The Otintaai Hotel has facilities for conventions of up to 200 participants.
Visa and
Immigration
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