Work visas
Nauruan Business Visa — Employment Subclass
The employment route within the Business Visa class, intended for foreign nationals coming to work in Nauru.
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The employment subclass fee, permitted duration and specific employer/sponsor obligations are not stated on the public page and should be confirmed with the Immigration Division.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Nauru government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business Visa (Employment subclass)
- Route type
- Employment / work
- Decision maker
- Director of Immigration
- Maximum stay
- Up to 12 months on multiple entry (renewable), or up to 3 months on single entry
- Business Visa conditions: the maximum length of a business visa is 12 months but it may be renewed.
- Number of entries
- Single entry (up to 3 months) or multiple entry (up to 12 months)
- Cost
- AUD 8,000 (multiple entry) or AUD 1,000 (single entry) for the employment/others subclass, plus a AUD 50 processing fee
- Nauru uses the Australian dollar. Figures taken from the Immigration Division fee list on justice.gov.nr; the visa fee is non-refundable.
- Application form
- Application for Business Visa (Form 1)
- Where to apply
- Immigration Division, Ground Floor, Government Buildings, Yaren District — in person, through a representative in Nauru, or online
- Passport validity
- Passport must not be due to expire within 3 months of the application date
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals taking up employment with an employer in Nauru
Requirements
- Valid passport and completed application form
- Confirmation of employment / a letter from the employer stating the reason for the engagement
- Supporting evidence required under the employment subclass
How to apply
- Secure a job offer / employer sponsorship in Nauru
- Complete the business (employment) visa application form
- Submit to the Immigration Division before travel and await the Director's decision
Documents you may need
- Certified copies of the identity pages of your passport or travel document
- One recent passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm) with your name printed on the back
- For a multiple-entry visa: a police certificate covering your whole recorded history in the jurisdiction(s) where you have lived in the previous 12 months
- For a multiple-entry visa: a certificate of medical fitness (including a chest x-ray and blood tests showing no contagious disease or serious abnormality)
- A receipt evidencing payment of the visa fee
- Certified English translations of any documents not in English
Frequently asked questions
No. Employment by a foreign national is handled as the employment subclass of the Business Visa under the Immigration Act 2014, applied for on the Application for Business Visa (Form 1).
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.