Nauru visas
Nauru controls entry through the Immigration Division of the Department of Justice and Border Control, which administers the Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014. Whether you need a visa, and which class applies, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit — Nauru has no visa-waiver agreements and does not issue visas on arrival, so every traveller must obtain the correct visa before departure. Nauruan citizenship, including the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, is handled separately by the Naoero Program Office.
Nauruan visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Nauru — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.1 visa
- Work visasComing to Nauru to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Nauru — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Nauru.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Nauru as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Nauru long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.4 visas
Nauruan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Nauru — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration Division, Department of Justice and Border Control
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Time zone
- Nauru Time (UTC+12, Pacific/Nauru)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.