Nauru

The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program is a citizenship by investment initiative that offers individuals the opportunity to obtain Nauru citizenship in exchange for a financial contribution. The program aims to support Nauru’s sustainable development and climate resilience projects.

To qualify for the citizenship by investment program, a single applicant must make a financial contribution of $105,000 to help fund Nauru’s sustainable development and climate resilience efforts.

The minimum investment required for a single applicant including all fees is $130,000.

Processing times can vary, but it may take between 3 to 5 months on average.

Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.

The applicants must submit their application through an authorized agent. The process includes document preparation, due diligence checks, and making the investment contribution.

No. The application must be submitted through licensed agents listed on the Program Office’s website.

Dependent Children: A child, including an adopted child, of the main applicant or their spouse who is under 18 years of age. A child, including an adopted child, of the main applicant or their spouse, who is between the ages of 18 and 30, is unmarried, and is financially supported by the Principal Applicant. A child of the main applicant or their spouse, who is at least 18 years old, is physically or mentally challenged, lives with, and is fully supported by the Principal Applicant. Parents or Grandparents: A parent or grandparent of the Principal Applicant or their spouse who is over 55 years old and financially supported by the Principal Applicant. Siblings: There are no age restrictions for siblings of the Principal Applicant or spouse; however, they must not be married and must never have been married.

Citizenship granted under the Citizenship Act does not include automatic citizenship by descent, regardless of where a subsequent child is born. However, the provisions of the Citizenship Act and Regulations allow Dependents, as defined in the Regulations, to be added to the Application after the initial grant of citizenship to the Principal Applicant. Additional fees, contributions, and documentation are required to add Dependents.

Financial dependency is mandatory for children and parents.

If an applicant has been refused a visa from a country where Nauruan passport holders can travel visa-free, it could affect their eligibility for the program. Applicants must disclose any visa refusals when applying and provide a clear explanation of the circumstances. Transparency and supporting documentation can significantly aid in the evaluation process.

A valid passport is required for the application. However, there is no specified minimum validity period.

No, the Application Fee, Due Diligence Fee, and Bank Fee are non-refundable.

No, the passports issued are standard Nauruan passports.

No, this practice is not allowed from a compliance perspective, except in cases where an authenticated name change document is provided in the request (e.g., a marriage certificate for a name change due to marriage, or a deed poll or similar legal document).

For adults, the first passport is valid for 10 years. For minors under 16, it is valid for 5 years.

Citizens who obtained Nauruan citizenship through the Program can renew their Nauruan passport in one of the following ways: Through the Program Office; by visiting in person or couriering a passport renewal application to Nauru missions abroad in Beijing, Brisbane, Geneva, New Delhi, New York, or Suva; or by visiting in person or couriering documentation to the Secretary for Justice & Border Control’s office in Nauru, with notification to the Passport Office.

No, Nauru does not recognize polygamous relationships.

The interview is requested once the Application has been received, and the due diligence process is in its final stages.

It is expected that the principal applicant will interview in most cases. However, any dependent of over the age of 16 may also be required to attend an interview to ensure eligibility requirements are met.

Yes. The applicant can choose to conduct their live interview in English, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Urdu, or French. If a different language is required, the Applicant should request it upon receiving the booking invitation, and arrangements can be made.

Yes, the source of funds can be cryptocurrency. However, payments must be made in US dollars. Appropriate documentation to prove the source of funds is required.

Yes, the application allows for the use of benefactors. However, a due diligence fee for the benefactor will apply, and the benefactor must provide the required documentation.