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🇳🇷Nauru Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

Oceania· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Nauru?

It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 3 enter Nauru visa-free and 192 must apply at a consulate before travelling.

Visa-free

3

nationalities

Consular visa

192

nationalities

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Nauru visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Nauru publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Nauru visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stayPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days3,000-6,000 AUD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)300-8,000 AUD30 business daysMultiplePortal

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Information

Capital

N/A

Population

12,000

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD $)

Languages

Nauruan, English

Continent

Oceania

Calling code

+674

Timezone

Pacific/Nauru

Area

21 km²

Government

Parliamentary Republic

National day

31 January - Independence Day

Internet domain

.nr

About

Nauru is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean, the world's third-smallest republic by area. It faces environmental challenges from past phosphate mining and climate change. The government prioritizes education and health in its 2025-2026 budget.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Overall risk level low to moderate for cautious travelers.

Risk areas

No specific zone - Minor urban risks

Crime(Low)

  • Avoid carrying valuables
  • Stay vigilant at night

Terrorism(Low)

  • No significant risk reported

Transport

  • Use official taxis

Natural risks(Moderate cyclone and sea level rise risks)

  • Follow weather alerts

Health(Limited healthcare system, basic care available)

  • Standard vaccines recommended
  • Travel insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Register your trip with authorities
  • Respect local customs
  • Plan funds in AUD

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$450 – $800
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$600 – $1,100
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$450 – $800
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$1,300 – $2,200
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$950 – $1,700

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$9
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$55
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$9
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$4.50
Cappuccino$3.50
Bottled water (1.5 L)$2
Bread (500 g)$3
Milk (1 L)$3
Eggs (12)$7
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$10
Apples (1 kg)$6
Bananas (1 kg)$3

Transport

Public transport, one way$1
Taxi, starting fare$4
Taxi, per km$1.50
Petrol (1 L)$1.75

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$30

Health

GP consultation$20
Dentist consultation$25
Antibiotics (one pack)$8
Cold medicine (6 days)$8

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$100
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$35
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$100
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$70
Nike sports shoes$120

Indicative prices in USD in Yaren · estimated in October 2026

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType I

Emergency numbers

Police110
Ambulance110
Fire department110

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

Not customary

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Photos

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Nauru?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Nauru across 195 nationalities: 3 visa-free, 192 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Nauru visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 3,000 AUD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Nauru?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall risk level low to moderate for cautious travelers.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Nauru?▾

The official currency is Australian Dollar (AUD $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Nauru?▾

The capital of Nauru is N/A. The main spoken languages are: Nauruan, English.

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