Citizenship
Vanuatu
The fastest route to a second citizenship — a Pacific island passport in as little as two months, entirely remotely.
- Min. investment
- $130,000+
- Time to approval
- 1–2 months
- Visa-free travel
- 90+ countries
Citizenship by Investment
Nauru
The most accessible entry point to a second citizenship — a Pacific program launched in 2024 with contributions funding climate resilience.
Time to citizenship
3–4 months
Minimum investment
$115,000+
Visa-free access
85+ countries
Program Overview
About the Nauru program
In brief
The Nauru program is a citizenship-by-investment program that grants full legal citizenship. The minimum qualifying investment is $115,000+, and approvals typically take 3–4 months. It requires no residence or relocation, and the passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 85+ destinations. Figures are indicative minimums for the main applicant.
Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, launched in late 2024, is among the most affordable citizenship routes in the world, with contributions directed to the island's climate adaptation.
The program was designed with modern due diligence standards from the outset and can be completed entirely remotely.
Presence requirement
No visit required — fully remote
Document validity
Passport valid for 10 years, renewable
Dual nationality
Dual citizenship permitted
How it compares
Nauru against other citizenship programs
Where Nauru sits among the 9 citizenship by investment programs we advise on. The gold marker is the peer average.
Minimum investment (lower is better)$115,000
Peer average $228kBelow the peer average
Time to approval (lower is better)3–4 months
Peer average ≈ 6 monthsBelow the peer average
Visa-free destinations (higher is better)85+
Peer average 117+Below the peer average
Investment is compared on a USD-normalized basis; the label shows this program's own currency. Time uses the upper end of the published range. Figures are indicative.
Key Benefits
- One of the most affordable citizenship programs in the world
- A new program (2024) with modern compliance standards
- Contributions fund climate resilience for the island nation
- Fully remote application
The Life It Unlocks
The world's newest program, priced for first movers.
The ground floor
New programs price to attract their first citizens — Nauru enters below every established alternative.
Remote and quick
No visit required and processing measured in months, not years — a plan B that doesn't interrupt plan A.
A real second status
Modest travel privileges today, a genuine sovereign citizenship always — the permanence is the product.
Investment Pathways
Economic & Climate Resilience Contribution
From $115,000
A non-refundable contribution to Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program; a promotional rate of $90,000 for single applicants runs to the end of 2026.
Explore your route
From (indicative)
$115,000
A non-refundable contribution to Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program; a promotional rate of $90,000 for single applicants runs to the end of 2026.
Who comes with you
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Dependent children
- Dependent parents
Family additions are quoted individually — request your exact figure
Application Timeline
Your dates
Complete files are typically processed in 3–4 months.
Indicative — based on typical processing of 3–4 months for complete files. Government timelines are not guaranteed.
- 1
Month 1
Preparation
Document collection, KYC checks, and application preparation.
- 2
Months 1–2
Due diligence
Background checks and a short online interview conducted by the program office.
- 3
Month 3
Approval & contribution
Approval issued; the qualifying contribution is paid.
- 4
Months 3–4
Citizenship & passport
Citizenship certificate and passport issued.
Requirements
- Main applicant must be 18 or older with a clean criminal record
- Proof of the legal source of contribution funds
- No visit to Nauru required
- Successful completion of government due diligence, including an interview
Family Eligibility
- Spouse of the main applicant
- Dependent children
- Dependent parents
What to Weigh
Honest advice includes the trade-offs. Before committing to the Nauru program, consider:
- The program launched in 2024 — modern standards, but a short track record and a modest visa-free list.
- The contribution is non-refundable.
- A promotional rate runs to the end of 2026; the standard price applies afterwards.
Does Nauru fit you?
Three questions, scored by the same engine as our Program Finder — with an honest answer, even when it isn't this program.
What are you ultimately looking for?
What investment level are you comfortable with?
How soon do you want this in hand?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Nauru so affordable?
Nauru priced its new program to compete on accessibility, with proceeds funding climate resilience for the island. Affordability reflects strategy, not reduced vetting — due diligence includes an interview.
What is the passport good for?
Around 85 destinations including the UK, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE. It is a pragmatic travel document rather than a premium one.
How long does the process take?
Around three to four months for a complete, well-prepared file.
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Begin Your Journey
Request a private assessment to see whether the Nauru program is the right fit.
Nauru · 3–4 months