Nauru citizenship at a glance
WHAT YOU OBTAIN
Citizenship of Nauru, and a passport
Approved applicants receive a certificate of citizenship and then a passport valid for 10 years.
WHO IT SUITS
Families not relocating
A second citizenship for travel and family inclusion, with the home base unchanged and no stay in Nauru required.
BASIC OUTLAY
From US$90,000
US$90,000 to 31 December 2026; US$115,000 standard. Family contributions are listed on page 02.
FAMILY
Spouse, children and wider family
Children of any age, parents, grandparents and siblings of the main applicant or spouse can join the same application.
PRESENCE AND RESIDENCE
No residence requirement
The main applicant is interviewed online or in person. The oath may be taken by video.
MAIN STAGES
Citizenship in 3–4 months
Prepare, submit, complete checks and pay after approval. Citizenship is typically granted in 3–4 months; the passport follows.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE NAURU
One contribution, then citizenship
The contribution is paid after approval in principle. No property to hold and no residence period comes first.
Dual citizenship
Nauru allows dual citizenship.
A ten-year passport, wide travel
The ten-year passport opens 84 visa-free destinations.
Who can be included
| Family member | Who counts | Contribution | Filing fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | Aged 18 or over | US$90,000 to 31 December 2026; standard US$115,000 | Application US$5,000; due diligence US$6,000 |
| Spouse | Spouse in a monogamous relationship | US$2,000 from age 16 | Application US$2,000; due diligence US$3,000 from age 16 |
| Child, including adopted | Of the main applicant or spouse, at any age | US$2,000 each from age 16 | Application US$2,000; due diligence US$3,000 from age 16 |
| Parent or grandparent | Of the main applicant or spouse | US$2,000 each | Application US$2,000; due diligence US$3,000 from age 16 |
| Sibling | Of the main applicant or spouse | US$15,000 each | Application US$2,000; due diligence US$3,000 from age 16 |
KEY FIGURES
Application eligibility
| Applicant / family | Age and conditions |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | At least 18; Meet the investment or other entry conditions of this programme and provide lawful funds; Age at application |
| Spouse | Age not specified; Provide a valid marriage certificate |
| Child of either spouse, including adopted | No upper age limit; The definition amended in December 2025 removes the former age and dependency limits |
| Parents of either spouse | No upper age limit; Provide proof of relationship; the amended definition has no age threshold |
| Grandparents of either spouse | No upper age limit; Provide proof of relationship |
| Sibling of the applicant, spouse or de facto partner | No upper age limit; Provide proof of relationship; the former unmarried condition was removed |
| Adding family later | Later family applications are assessed separately under the rules in force at that time |
| Nationality restrictions | The Programme applies a UN Security Council high-risk-country criterion without publishing a named country list |
| Who the restrictions cover | Disclose all current and former nationalities, birthplace and residence history for the applicant and family |
| Residence conditions and exceptions | No published residence-based exception has been identified for this programme. A second passport or overseas residence does not itself establish eligibility |
| Sanctions and background checks | UN targeted sanctions on a person or an entity owned by the applicant, international crime alerts and serious criminal proceedings are grounds for refusal. Main-applicant interview; family aged 16+ may also be interviewed |
The family budget
ONE APPLICANT AND A FAMILY OF FOUR
Four people: two adults and two children under 16. Bank fees are listed separately below.
PAID WITH THE APPLICATION
PAID AFTER APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE
OTHER CHARGES
Process and payment schedule
Due diligence usually takes one to two months.
| Stage | You prepare | Payment | You obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Prepare | Forms, police record and medical form | — | Application file |
| 02SubmitPayment | Submit supporting documents | US$11,000, one applicant | Receipt |
| 03Checks and interview | Main applicant interviewed online or in person; dependants aged 16+ if required | — | Approval in principle |
| 04PaymentPayment | Follow the approval letter | Contribution and passport fees | Payment receipt |
| 05Oath and documents | Oath by video link or before a notary; passport form | — | Citizenship certificate, then passport |
The documents to prepare
Prepare original records early and keep one copy of every form and declaration you sign.
Personal and family records
- Passports
- Birth and marriage records
- Police certificates: each country of citizenship and each country lived in for six months or longer in the past ten years, from age 16
- Medical form
- Adoption records, where relevant
Due diligence
- Declarations and consent forms signed by each applicant
- Guardian consent for children, as the forms require
- Interview with the due diligence firm
- Further documents on request
Approval and passport
- Letter of Approval in Principle
- Proof of payment
- Oath or affirmation of allegiance
- Passport application form, duly certified
- Passport photographs
Applicants aged 16 or over undergo background checks. The oath may be taken by video link or before a notary.
What citizenship gives you
AMONG THEM
- Hong Kong—Visa-free
- Singapore—Visa-free
- United Arab Emirates—Visa-free
- Macao—Visa-free
- Malaysia—Visa-free
- Guam / N. Marianas45Visa waiver
IN NAURU
No residence requirement
Citizenship needs no stay in Nauru before or after it is granted. The application can be completed without travelling there; the oath may be taken in person, by video link or before a notary.
NATIONALITY
Dual citizenship
Nauru allows dual citizenship.
PASSPORT
A passport valid for 10 years
Renewal needs no Nauru address, so the passport can be kept current from anywhere.
FAMILY
One application for the family
Spouse, children of any age, parents, grandparents and siblings can be included.
Your path to citizenship
Approval in principle, payment, the oath, then the certificate and the passport.
- Approval in principleLetter with payment instructions
- Contribution paidPaymentPaid before the certificate is conferred
- Oath or affirmationIn person, by video link or before a notary
- Certificate of citizenshipCitizenship begins
- PassportValid for 10 years
A direct citizenship programme
After approval in principle, the contribution and passport fees are paid. No period of residence comes first.
The oath, then the certificate
The certificate of citizenship is conferred once the oath or affirmation of allegiance has been taken, by video link or before a notary where attendance in person is not possible.
After citizenship
The passport is valid for 10 years and renewal needs no Nauru address. Dual citizenship is allowed under the programme.
Speak with your adviser
Request a budget based on your family members and their ages, with the contribution and payment dates set out.
HOW TO APPLY
Assessment
We review your family, aims and eligibility, and say plainly whether the programme fits.
Written proposal
You receive an itemised quotation, a document list and a timetable in writing.
Engagement and filing
Once engaged, we prepare the file, submit it and follow it through to the decision.
BRANDS
Identity planning and second-citizenship advisory
