Guide for Applicants

1. The Registration Process

To begin your application, you must first create an online account. Registration is free of charge.

Click on “Logon/Register” in the top right corner of the portal and follow the prompts to register as a new user.

1. Step 1: General Details

   Complete the application form with all required information.

   Please note that this process is not for company incorporation. Company registration must be completed separately after obtaining your Foreign Investment Certificate.

   All information submitted will be treated as strictly confidential.

2. Step 2: Business Activities

   Investors are encouraged to carefully review the sector in which they intend to invest prior to applying.

   Refer to the official lists of reserved, restricted, and prohibited sectors.

   Business activities not included in these lists are generally open for foreign investment.

3. Step 3: Investors / Shareholders

   You may include one or more shareholders in your application. These may be:

   • Individual investors, or
   • Foreign entities

   Ensure that all required details for each investor are completed and supporting information is uploaded.

4. Step 4: Required Supporting Documents

   To complete your application, the following documents must be uploaded:

   • Business Plan
   • Bank statement or reference for each investor
   • Passport identification page(s) for each investor
   • Original Police Clearance Certificate(s) for investors intending to reside in Kiribati
   • Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report (if applicable)
   • Proof of payment of the application fee (receipt or bank confirmation)
5. Step 5: Declarations and Review

   You are required to declare that all information provided is accurate and complete.

   Before proceeding, carefully review your application.

   Any missing or incorrect fields will be indicated by a red triangle with an exclamation mark (!).

6. Step 6: Payment and Submission

   Once your application is complete:

   • Make payment to the designated Government account
   • Upload all required documents including proof of payment
   • Submit your application
7. Step 7: Successful Applications

   Upon successful assessment, the Investment Division of Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives will notify you via email and provide a copy of your Foreign Investment Certificate.

8. Step 8: Returned Applications

   If your application is incomplete or requires clarification, it may be returned to you via email.

   Applicants are advised to:

   • Check your email regularly
   • Respond promptly to any queries or requests for additional information

2. After You Submit

Once submitted, your application moves into the Registry Office's review process. You can track progress at any time from your dashboard:

Status shows the current stage of your application — pending, under review, approved, or rejected. History gives a full timeline of what has happened, from submission through to a final decision. Documents lets you upload anything requested during review.

3. Questions