Nauru Citizenship by Investment

The Republic of Nauru (Nauru) is an island country located in the heart of the South Pacific Ocean, in Oceana. As the world's smallest independent republic and third-smallest country by land area, it is only larger than the Vatican City and Monaco. Home to just over 12,000 residents over 21 square kilometers, Nauru packs a wealth of culture and history.

Settled by Micronesians circa 1000 BCE, Nauru was annexed by the German empire in the late 19th century. After WW1, Nauru became administered by Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. During WW2, it was occupied by Japanese troops. After the war ended, the country entered into United Nations trusteeship, and later gained independence in 1968.

Nauru is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States. Nauru has close ties to Australia. Their relationship spans decades and has recently been formalized through a comprehensive treaty in 2024, pursuant to which Australia offers Naura funding to support Nauru's economy, security and banking stability. The currency used in Naura is the Australian dollar.

The ECRCP, administered by the Nauru Program Office, was established in 2024 through the Naura Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act. Its purpose is to support the government's efforts to fund development projects, including climate resilience initiatives, infrastructure improvements, renewable energy projects, and sustainable economic diversification. The Nauru Program Office helps address the dual challenges of economic diversification and climate change adaptation, while offering global citizens the opportunity to contribute to and become part of Nauru's future.

The ECRCP does not allow nationals of Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran and Myanmar to apply.

However, nationals of Afghanistan, Belarus, Russia, Sudan and Yemen may apply provided:
(a) They have not resided in their countries for at least 5 years; or
(b) Have residency in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland or an EU Member State and have no economic ties to their home countries

(a) Citizenship for life, applicable for future generations
(b) Up to 4 generations can be included in an application
(c) Possibility to include siblings
(d) Multiple citizenship permitted
(e) Easy access to 87 jurisdictions visa free or through visa on arrival (including UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan)
(f) Attractive tax regime
(g) No language requirement
(h) No residency or visits requirements
(i) No education or management experience required

Main applicant at least 18 years old. The following dependents may be included:
(a) Spouse or partner from a monogamous relationship*
(b) Children of main applicant or spouse, including any adopted children
(c) Parents/Grandparents of main applicant or spouse
(d) Sibling of main applicant or spouse
(e) Direct familial relationships of main applicant or spouse

*Note: Nauru does not recognise same-sex marriages or partnerships, applicants in same-sex marriages may apply as individual applicants.

Contribution:
- Single applicant: USD 115,000*
- Family of 4: USD 121,000*
- Family of 5 or more: USD 123,000*
- Additional USD 2,000 for each dependent spouse, child, parent or grandparent
- USD 15,000 for each sibling

Application fee:
- Single applicant: USD 5,000
- Family of 4: USD 11,000
- Family of 5 or more: USD 15,000

Due diligence fee:
- USD 6,000 for main applicant
- USD 3,000 per additional family member from 16 years old
- USD 3,000 for a benefactor

Bank due diligence fee and transaction charge:
- Single applicant: USD 1,200
- Family of 4: USD 1,700
- Family of 5 or more: USD 2,200

Passport fee: USD 500 per person

Total:
- Single applicant: USD 127,700
- Family of 4: From USD 150,700
- Family of 5 or more: From USD 160,700

*Special price on contribution fee between 29th January 2026 till 31st December 2026 reduced to start from USD 90,000

It usually takes 3 to 4 months to obtain the citizenship of Nauru, making the one of the fastest process in all CBI program

No, you do not need to travel to or reside in Nauru to obtain the citizenship

(a) Complete pre-assessment, KYC and eligibility checks
(b) Documents collection phase and completion of all application forms, payment of legal and due diligence fees
(c) Submit application
(d) Virtual or in-person interview with Nauru officials
(e) Upon approval, pay balance of the investment, passport fees and any other government fees
(f) Take the official oath of allegiance
(g) Obtain the Certificate of Citizenship
(h) Issue Passports for all family members

Main applicant and dependents over 16 years old to provide Police Certificates from country of birth, countries of additional citizenships and all countries of residence where the relevant person has resided for a period of more than 6 months within the last 10 years.

(a) Not convicted of an offence punishable by an imprisonment term of 12 months or more;
(b) Not charged or indicted by the International Criminal Court, whether he or she had been found guilty or otherwise by such Court;
(c) Not listed with the International Criminal Police Organisation, European Police, or any other international crime agency at the time of application;
(d) Has not engaged in terrorism or terrorist and proliferation financing related activities;
(e) Has not been convicted of a sexual offence involving a child;
(f) Is not a citizen of a country which is listed in the United Nations Security Council Resolution as a high-risk country;
(g) Has not been designated as a person for targeted financial sanctions by the United Nations Security Council or its committees under a resolution;
(h) Is not a shareholder or a beneficial owner of an entity designated for targeted financial sanctions by the United Nations Security Council or its committees under a resolution;
(i) Is not a potential threat to the national security, public interest or public health in Nauru;
(j) Has not at any time been found guilty, charged or indicted, or at the time of the application is being investigated of a crime of terrorism, money laundering, funding of terrorism, crimes against humanity, war crimes or crimes that infringe upon such Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms as established by the United Nations Convention on Human Rights; and
(k) Is not at the time of the application, being investigated or been charged, for an offence punishable by an imprisonment term of 12 months or more.

Rigorous due diligence checks are conducted on all applicants who are 16 years of age or above to ensure the integrity of the program. These checks are performed by the Compliance Officers of the Nauru Program Office, the Nauru Police Force, and independent international due diligence firms specializing in anti-money laundering (AML) and background verifications.

Main applicant shall attend an interview conducted by a due diligence firm commissioned by the Nauru Program Office, which will be undertaken virtually or in person at such other location approved by the Nauru Program Office. A dependent aged 16 or above, may also be required to undergo an interview if deemed necessary.

The due diligence process typically takes one to two months, and applicants are required to fully cooperate by providing any additional documentation if requested.

Once the due diligence checks are completed, the Nauru Program Office will conduct a risk assessment and make a recommendation to the Minister to approve or reject the application. The Registrar will then review the application and submit it to Cabinet for the final decision. If an application is approved in principle, the main applicant will receive a Letter of Approval in Principle, along with instructions to remit the contribution and passport fee.

Oath/Affirmation and Certificate of Citizenship issuance
The certificate of citizenship shall be conferred to an applicant after he or she has taken the oath or affirmation of allegiance. Where a person is not able to take an oath or affirmation of allegiance in person, they may take such an oath or affirmation of allegiance by audio-visual link; or before a notary public or any other person prescribed to administer oath or affirmation in any other jurisdiction.

Passport issuance
The applicant will provide a duly certified copy of the Passport Application Form. This is the final step in the application process.