Nauru is a small island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, known for its peaceful lifestyle, tight-knit community, and rich phosphate reserves. Despite its size, Nauru holds membership in several prominent international organizations including the UN and Commonwealth.
Launched in 2024, Nauru’s Citizenship by Investment Program is ranked 57th globally. It allows qualified investors and their families to obtain lifelong citizenship and visa-free travel to more than 84 countries, including the UK, UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong
The program permits dual nationality and does not require physical residence or language tests.
Visa-free Travel
The Nauru passport offers visa-free access to over 84 countries, including the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE—opening global travel and opportunity.
No Global Tax
No tax on global income, capital gains, or inheritance for non-residents, offering an attractive tax environment for international investors
Dual Citizenship
The program allows dual citizenship, so you can keep your original nationality with no need to renounce it.
Lifetime Citizenship
Citizenship is granted for life but is not automatically passed to grandchildren (children of the applicant’s children).
Fast Processing
Citizenship is granted for life but is not automatically passed to grandchildren (children of the applicant’s children).
Countries you can reach
| Angola | Antigua and Barbuda | Armenia | Bahamas |
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| Burundi | Cambodia | Cape Verde | Comoros |
| Congo (Dem. Rep.) | Costa Rica | Cuba | Djibouti |
| Dominica | Dominican Republic | Ecuador | Egypt |
| Equatorial Guinea | Eswatini | Ethiopia | Fiji |
| Gabon | Gambia | Grenada | Guinea |
| Guinea-Bissau | Haiti | Hong Kong | India |
| Iran | Jamaica | Jordan | Kiribati |
| Kosovo | Lesotho | Macao | Madagascar |
| Malawi | Malaysia | Maldives | Marshall Islands |
| Mauritania | Mauritius | Micronesia | Mozambique |
| Nepal | Nicaragua | Nigeria | Palau |
| Palestinian Territories | Panama | Papua New Guinea | Peru |
| Russian Federation | Rwanda | Saint Lucia | Samoa |
| Sierra Leone | Singapore | Solomon Islands | South Korea |
| South Sudan | Sri Lanka | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Suriname |
| Taiwan | Tanzania | Thailand | Timor-Leste |
| Togo | Tonga | Trinidad and Tobago | Tuvalu |
| Uganda | Ukraine | United Arab Emirates | Uzbekistan |
| Vanuatu | Viet Nam | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
| Country | Country | Country | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Egypt | Maldives | Palau |
| Burundi | Guinea-Bissau | Mauritania | Solomon Islands |
| Comoros | Madagascar | Nicaragua | Timor-Leste |
| Samoa | Tonga | Tuvalu |
Respect Services provides one pathway for those seeking Nauru citizenship, detailed as follows:
Direct Contribution:
- This option requires a non-refundable financial contribution starting from USD 105,000 for a single applicant. The amount increases depending on the number of family members included in the application.
- Application fees, due diligence, and passport issuance fees apply and vary depending on the number of applicants.
- The minimum age requirement for the main applicant is 18 years of age.
- The applicant and dependents included must not hold a criminal record.
- The applicant and dependents included must complete a medical examination.
- A Police Clearance Certificate must be provided for every country where the applicant has resided for more than 6 months in the past 10 years:
- Certificate must be issued within the last 6 months.
- Must be certified and translated if not in English.
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan, Yemen, and stateless persons - revious visa rejections (e.g. Schengen or other citizenship programs) do not automatically disqualify an applicant, but must be fully disclosed in the application.
- Any failure to disclose may result in rejection during the due diligence process.
- Exceptions for Afghanistan, Sudan, and Yemen apply if the applicant proves 10+ years of no residency or economic ties.
that can be included
in an application:
- The spouse of the current main applicant can be added.
- Children under 30 who are financially dependent
- Parents or grandparents over 55 (main applicant or spouse)
- Unmarried siblings of any age, financially dependent
- Children with special needs aged 18+ living with and supported by main applicant.
Step 1
- Document preparation
- initial government and due diligence fees
- file submission
Step 2
- Due diligence
- interview scheduling
Step 3
- Receive official government approval.
- then make the investment payment within 30 days maximum.
Step 4
Issuance of citizenship certificate and passport
Nauru Citizenship: An Opportunity to Explore the World
