Work visa
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26 Jun 2019
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Work Visa from Nigeria to Kiribati
- The Kiribati work visa is issued to Nigerians intending to take up paid employment in Kiribati.
- Finding a well-paid job in Kiribati is unfortunately a real challenge: the country is still developing and the few industries available need improvements.
- In order for foreigners to obtain a work permit for Kiribati, the expat must meet certain requirements and provide the Kiribati ministry with the correct evidence and documentation.
- Applicants of this visa must be between 20 and 45 years old.
- They must also have an official medical certificate confirming that they are of good health.
- In addition to this, potential foreign residents in Kiribati must prove that they are of good character by providing the embassy with evidence of a clean police record.
- Applicants must be able to fully demonstrate their qualification for the role before a permanent residency visa is issued.
- All information about living and working in Kiribati can be gotten from the nearest Kiribati embassy around you.
- There are many Kiribati job boards that regularly advertise open job slots in the country.
- There is always the option of teaching English in schools throughout the country.
- You must pay a departure tax of AU$20 when leaving Kiribati from the airport.
- Take note that nudity and wearing revealing swimsuits are illegal in Kiribati.
- The laws of Kiribati prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. LGBTQ travelers should carefully consider the risks of travelling to Kiribati.
- All residents in Kiribati are liable to pay income tax on their net income, including rent, wage earnings and business gains. For the first 28,500 AUD earned, the tax amount is set at 25%. Anything in excess of this amount is taxed at a rate of 35%.
- Many employers pay their employees tax straight from their salary.
