Micronesia · Immigration

Nauru

27 immigration routes

Nauru sits in Micronesia. Its immigration system runs 27 distinct routes — led by work, humanitarian protection and other & special, each set out in official law. All 27 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
27across 12 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
27 of 27cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Work7 of the 27 routes — see them under Work below
Region
Micronesia
Capital
Yaren
Population
12,025
Official language
English, Nauru
Currency
AUD
Time zone
UTC+12:00
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 27 routes, grouped by purpose — 27 of 27 cite an official government source directly.

Work

1 of 7 says who you can bring
7 routes

For a foreign national employed by a qualifying Nauruan employer where local skills are unavailable or the work meets another statutory need.

Can bring: spouse, children
Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-07-26

Investment

1 route

For an applicant who passes background screening, has no conviction carrying twelve months or more of imprisonment, and is not a citizen of a country listed as high risk by the UN Security Council. Contribution from USD 90,000 for a principal applicant.

Official government source: ecrcp.gov.nr · checked 2026-08-03

Business & self-employment

1 route

For a foreign national seeking to enter Nauru for conducting a business or profession in Nauru.

Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-07-26 · 2 sources

Talent & merit

1 route

For a foreign national seeking to enter Nauru for engaging in research, whether or not for reward.

Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-08-03

Study

1 route

Family

2 of 2 say who you can bring
2 routes

For a dependant of a Business Visa or Residence Visa holder, and exceptionally a Temporary Settlement Visa holder.

Can bring: spouse, dependants
Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-07-26

Cultural, religious & volunteer

1 route

Short stay & visit

2 routes

For holidays, visits to friends or relatives, meetings, cultural or sporting activity, or another approved visitor purpose.

Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-07-26

Humanitarian protection

1 of 5 says who you can bring
5 routes

For a person recognised as a refugee, granted derivative status or found to need complementary protection.

Can bring: dependants
Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-07-26

Medical treatment

1 route

Transit

1 route

Other & special

4 routes

For a foreign national seeking to enter Nauru for performing the role of a diplomatic or consular representative.

Official government source: ronlaw.gov.nr · checked 2026-07-26

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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