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Citizenship by Investment

Nauru

A Pacific citizenship program launched in 2024: applied for remotely, with contributions funding the island's climate resilience.

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Time to citizenship

3–4 months

Minimum investment

$90,000+

Travel access

86 destinations

Figures as of October 2026, per the official program source; travel access is our own count — confirmed on application.

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 $90,000+, and approvals typically take 3–4 months. It requires no residence or relocation, and Nauru citizens can reach 86 destinations on our travel-access count — visa-free, on arrival, or with an eTA or e-visa granted on arrival terms. 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

Program Finder

Plan Nauru for your family

Estimate the total cost with every government fee, check who in your family can be included, get the document checklist for everyone applying, and see how Nauru ranks against the other 17 programs.

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What Nauru citizenship unlocks

The world's newest citizenship program, created by the 2024 Act to fund climate resilience. What it changes from day one:

  • Dual citizenship, zero visitsUnrestricted dual citizenship with no stay or visit requirement — even the citizenship oath can be taken by video link or before a notary abroad.
  • A contribution that funds climate resilienceContributions go into the Treasury Fund financing climate adaptation, infrastructure, and renewable energy — written into the Act itself.
  • Three generations — and siblingsSpouse, children to 30, parents and grandparents 55+, and unmarried siblings qualify; dependants can also be added after your grant.
  • Spousal protection in the statuteSection 24 of the Act protects a dependent spouse's citizenship on the principal's death — and even after divorce or remarriage.
  • Three to four monthsThe Program Office's published processing time, handled entirely through a licensed agent.

Capabilities follow from the status itself — citizenship or residence as the program grants it; specifics are confirmed during your assessment.

Investment Pathways

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Economic & Climate Resilience Contribution

From $90,000

A non-refundable contribution to Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. The $90,000 contribution for a main applicant applies to applications filed before December 31, 2026; after that date it is $115,000.

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$90,000

A non-refundable contribution to Nauru's Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. The $90,000 contribution for a main applicant applies to applications filed before December 31, 2026; after that date it is $115,000.

Who comes with you

  • Spouse or de facto partner of the main applicant
  • Dependent children under 18, and unmarried supported children to 30
  • Dependent parents and grandparents aged 55 and over
  • Unmarried siblings

Family additions are quoted individually — request your exact figure

Application Timeline

Government processing time

The Nauru authorities publish a processing time for complete files — the numbered stages below show where those months go. Here is the figure to plan around.

3–4 months

Official processing time, complete files

Plan around the top of the range — 4 months end to end leaves room for queries without changing your plans.

Your dates

Complete files are typically processed in 3–4 months.

Based on the officially published range — last re-verified October 2026. Government timelines are not guaranteed.

  1. 1

    Month 1

    Preparation

    Document collection, KYC checks, and application preparation.

  2. 2

    Months 1–2

    Due diligence

    Background checks and a short online interview conducted by the program office.

  3. 3

    Month 3

    Approval & contribution

    Approval issued; the qualifying contribution is paid.

  4. 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 or de facto partner of the main applicant
  • Dependent children under 18, and unmarried supported children to 30
  • Dependent parents and grandparents aged 55 and over
  • Unmarried siblings

Required documents

The standard checklist for a single applicant. Get the checklist for your whole family in the Program Finder.

  • Forms 1–4 Every applicant
  • Passport Every applicant
  • Police certificate Adult applicants
  • Due-diligence file Main applicant
  • Contribution undertaking Main applicant
  • Custody consents For children
  • Oath of allegiance Every applicant

Exact formats — apostille or legalization, sworn translation, issue dates — vary by your country of origin and are confirmed document-by-document during your engagement.

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.
  • The $90,000 contribution applies to applications filed before December 31, 2026; from then on it is $115,000.

Travel access with Nauru citizenship

Where a Nauru citizen can travel, and what each destination requires. Entry is always at the discretion of the destination authority — confirm before booking.

86destinations, our travel-access count — 42 visa-free + 27 on arrival + 4 eTA + e-visas granted on arrival terms

69 of 198 destinations need no visa arranged before travel. Counted from the Passport Index dataset, as of 19 October 2026.

Compare Nauru with our other citizenship programs

Last updated 19 October 2026

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 travel access do Nauruan citizens have?

Destinations without a visa include Singapore and Hong Kong (checked October 2026); the UK and Ireland now require a visa. The travel-access table on this page lists them all. Travel arrangements between states can change.

How long does the process take?

Around three to four months for a complete, well-prepared file.

Regulatory framework

Act No. 15 of 2024

Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024

Certified and commenced 20 August 2024

Sections 4–9 — citizenship for a significant contribution to Nauru's economy and climate resilience; Regulations SL No. 28 of 2024, amended 2025

The Act grants citizenship to applicants aged 18+ who make a significant contribution — paid into the Treasury Fund before the certificate issues — supporting Nauru's economic development and climate resilience. Applications run exclusively through licensed agents, the Minister grants in consultation with Cabinet, and the oath may be taken remotely.

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Official ECRCP Program Office

Sources & verification

Program terms are set by the issuing government and may change without notice — figures last re-verified against the official source in October 2026. Investment figures are indicative minimums for the main applicant; fees, due diligence, and family additions are quoted individually. Government timelines are not guaranteed.

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Is Nauru right for your family?

A private assessment covers eligibility, total cost, and timeline for your situation — and says so if another route fits better.

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