Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship

Investment pathway

Non-refundable contribution to Nauru's economic and climate resilience fund.

Minimum investment

USD 115,000 for a single applicant (standard contribution); USD 90,000 with the time-limited USD 25,000 discount for applications filed before 31 December 2026.

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Eligible dependents

Spouse, dependent children, parents and siblings, each with an extra fee.

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1. 1Applicants cannot apply directly: the process starts with a consultation with an agent licensed by the Naoero Program Office, who checks eligibility and provides the forms.
2. 2The agent submits the application, supporting documents, application fee and due diligence fee to the Program Office, which acknowledges receipt and starts its review.
3. 3Compliance officers, the Naoero Police Force and independent international firms vet everyone aged 16 or over, and the principal applicant must attend an interview; this typically takes one to two months.
4. 4The Program Office assesses the risk and recommends approval or refusal to the Minister, and the Registrar puts the application to Cabinet for the final decision.
5. 5If approved in principle, the applicant receives a letter through the agent with instructions to pay the contribution and the passport fee.
6. 6Citizenship is conferred once the applicant takes the oath or affirmation of allegiance, in person, by video link or before a notary abroad; the 10-year passport is then issued.
7. 7The Program Office says the whole process typically takes three to four months, depending on complete documents and due diligence.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Indicative processing timeframe

Standard processing is three to four months from submission, if all documents are in order.

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Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

Estimated additional costs

Application fee USD 5,000 for the main applicant and USD 2,000 per eligible dependant; due diligence fee USD 6,000 for the main applicant and USD 3,000 per dependant aged 16+; bank due diligence and transaction charge USD 1,200 for a main applicant alone, USD 1,700 with up to three dependants or USD 2,200 with four or more; USD 500 per passport. On top of the main applicant's contribution: USD 2,000 per dependant aged 16+ and USD 15,000 for each sibling of the main applicant or spouse.

To be confirmed

Government fees · Due diligence fees · Investment holding period

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Residence requirements

No residence or visit required; the application can be completed remotely.

Renewal requirements

Not applicable — citizenship.

Potential route to citizenship

Not applicable — citizenship is granted directly.

Checked against official programme sources

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

• Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
• Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
• Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.

Operational status

Operational

Official government authority

Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program office, Government of Nauru

Nationality restrictions

Citizens of countries listed as high-risk under UN Security Council resolutions are not eligible; the countries are not named.

To be confirmed

Legal basis