Kiribati
Consensual relations between men are criminalized under Kiribati's Penal Code (Section 153, "buggery"), with a maximum penalty of 14 years' imprisonment. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. The colonial-era law remains in force although it is not enforced in practice. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Kiribati
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · max penalty 14 years
Penal Code, Section 153 "buggery" · Section 155 "gross indecency" (5 years) · law not enforced in practice
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
Marriage Act (Cap 54) assumes opposite-sex partners · no marriage or civil union
Official sources
check before traveling to Kiribati
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.