Nauru visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026

Visa & Entry Requirements for Nauru

Q: What documents do I need to enter Nauru?

Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru. Return or onward ticket: Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of destination (regulation 12(1)(a)), so visa applicants are required to hold one. Proof of funds: Under Nauru's Immigration Act, a person without sufficient lawful means of support for themselves and their dependants can be declared a prohibited immigrant, and the Immigration Regulations 2014 require a visitor's visa applicant to show means of support if asked (regulation 12(1)(c)).

Q: How many countries can visit Nauru without a visa?

2 of 198 passports can enter Nauru visa-free (1%). 14 more get a visa on arrival, and 182 need a visa from an embassy.

Most travellers need a visa for Nauru: 182 of 198 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate, while 2 passports enter visa-free.

Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa application is made in Form 7 and must be made before entry, except by nationals of the countries covered by Regulation 16(4), who may apply on entry and pay no fee; Schedule 3 lists among them Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, China, Israel and Thailand. Nationals of the visa waiver agreement countries in Schedule 5, which lists Russia and Spain, are exempt from the visa requirement. Form 7 asks for a police certificate and a certificate of medical fitness.

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Your passport

Destination

Passports visa-free

Visa on arrival

182

Embassy visa required

Do I need a visa for Nauru? Quick answers

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Visa for Nauru — requirements summary

Visa-free: 2 (1%)
Visa on arrival: 14 (7%)
Visa required: 182 (92%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Nauru, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Details
Afghanistan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Albania	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Algeria	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Andorra	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Angola	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Antigua and Barbuda	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Argentina	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Armenia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Australia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Austria	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Azerbaijan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bahamas	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bahrain	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bangladesh	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Barbados	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Belarus	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Belgium	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Belize	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Benin	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bhutan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bolivia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Botswana	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Brazil	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Brunei	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Bulgaria	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Burkina Faso	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Burundi	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Cambodia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Cameroon	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Canada	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Cape Verde	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Central African Republic	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Chad	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Chile	Visa required	90 days	Details →
China	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Colombia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Comoros	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Costa Rica	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Côte d'Ivoire	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Croatia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Cuba	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Cyprus	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Czechia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Denmark	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Djibouti	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Dominica	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Dominican Republic	Visa required	90 days	Details →
DR Congo	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Ecuador	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Egypt	Visa required	90 days	Details →
El Salvador	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Equatorial Guinea	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Eritrea	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Estonia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Eswatini	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Ethiopia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Fiji	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Finland	Visa required	90 days	Details →
France	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Gabon	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Gambia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Georgia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Germany	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Ghana	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Greece	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Grenada	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Guatemala	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Guinea	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Guinea-Bissau	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Guyana	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Haiti	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Honduras	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Hong Kong	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Hungary	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Iceland	Visa required	90 days	Details →
India	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Indonesia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Iran	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Iraq	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Ireland	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Israel	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Italy	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Jamaica	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Japan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Jordan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Kazakhstan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Kenya	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Kiribati	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Kosovo	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Kuwait	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Kyrgyzstan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Laos	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Latvia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Lebanon	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Lesotho	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Liberia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Libya	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Liechtenstein	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Lithuania	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Luxembourg	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Macau	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Madagascar	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Malawi	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Malaysia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Maldives	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Mali	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Malta	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Marshall Islands	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Mauritania	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Mauritius	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Mexico	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Micronesia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Moldova	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Monaco	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Mongolia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Montenegro	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Morocco	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Mozambique	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Myanmar	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Namibia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Nepal	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Netherlands	Visa required	90 days	Details →
New Zealand	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Nicaragua	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Niger	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Nigeria	Visa required	90 days	Details →
North Korea	Visa required	90 days	Details →
North Macedonia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Norway	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Oman	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Pakistan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Palau	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Palestine	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Panama	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Papua New Guinea	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Paraguay	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Peru	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Philippines	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Poland	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Portugal	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Qatar	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Republic of the Congo	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Romania	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Russia	Visa-free	—	Details →
Rwanda	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Saint Lucia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Samoa	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
San Marino	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Sao Tome and Principe	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Saudi Arabia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Senegal	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Serbia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Seychelles	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Sierra Leone	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Singapore	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Slovakia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Slovenia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Solomon Islands	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Somalia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
South Africa	Visa required	90 days	Details →
South Korea	Visa required	90 days	Details →
South Sudan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Spain	Visa-free	—	Details →
Sri Lanka	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Sudan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Suriname	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Sweden	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Switzerland	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Syria	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Taiwan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Tajikistan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Tanzania	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Thailand	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Timor-Leste	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Togo	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Tonga	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Tunisia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Türkiye	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Turkmenistan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Tuvalu	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Uganda	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Ukraine	Visa required	90 days	Details →
United Arab Emirates	Visa required	90 days	Details →
United Kingdom	Visa required	90 days	Details →
United States	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Uruguay	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Uzbekistan	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Vanuatu	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Vatican City	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Venezuela	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Vietnam	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Yemen	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Zambia	Visa required	90 days	Details →
Zimbabwe	Visa required	90 days	Details →

Nauru visa types, fees and processing times

Visitor's visa

Embassy

Max stay: 90 days
Entries: Single

Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Visitor’s visa — application on entry

On arrival

Fee: Free
Max stay: 90 days
Entries: Single

Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 exempt from the visitor's visa fee nationals of visa waiver agreement countries and of the countries in Schedule 3 (regulation 16(4)); these are the nationals who may apply on entry.

Entry requirements for Nauru

Passport validity

3 months

The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visa applicant's passport must not be due to expire within 3 months after the date of the application.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Nauru entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Blank passport pages

1 blank page

Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.

US Department of State — Nauru international travel information✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO travel advice — Nauru health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of destination (regulation 12(1)(a)), so visa applicants are required to hold one. The Government of Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.

Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014 (RONLAW, Republic of Nauru Online Legal Database)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

Under Nauru's Immigration Act, a person without sufficient lawful means of support for themselves and their dependants can be declared a prohibited immigrant, and the Immigration Regulations 2014 require a visitor's visa applicant to show means of support if asked (regulation 12(1)(c)). Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014 (RONLAW, Republic of Nauru Online Legal Database)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Nauru arrival card

Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a person arriving in Nauru shall complete an arrival card, sign a declaration on it that the information is correct and give it to an immigration officer when requested; the card asks for details including names, passport number and expiry date, nationality and flight number.

Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014 (RONLAW, Republic of Nauru Online Legal Database)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

7 days

A person who remains in Nauru after their visa expires is an overstayer and must pay an overstayer fee of $50 for every day after expiry; the Act does not name the currency. A person who overstays by more than 7 days may not re-enter Nauru, except on a special purpose visa, within 6 months after the visa expired, unless the Minister directs otherwise.

RONLAW (Republic of Nauru Law) — Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

AUD 2,500

The US Department of State lists no entry maximum for currency, and says a permit is required to take out amounts exceeding AUD 2,500 (Australian dollars).

US Department of State — Nauru international travel information✓ Checked 22 Oct 2026

Nauru visa requirements statistics

198

Passports covered

182

Most common: Visa required

Least common: Visa-free

Visa-free access

Understanding Nauru visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Nauru for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa required, which applies to 182 passports (92%). 1% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (2 passports).

Entry categories for Nauru

Visa-free entry: 2 passports can enter without a visa.
Visa on arrival: 14 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
Visa required: 182 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.

What else you need to enter Nauru

Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru.
Return or onward ticket: Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of destination (regulation 12(1)(a)), so visa applicants are required to hold one.
Proof of funds: Under Nauru's Immigration Act, a person without sufficient lawful means of support for themselves and their dependants can be declared a prohibited immigrant, and the Immigration Regulations 2014 require a visitor's visa applicant to show means of support if asked (regulation 12(1)(c)).

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Nauru or its official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about Nauru visas

Do I need a visa for Nauru?

Yes, unless one of the exceptions below applies. The UK, Canadian and US governments say their citizens need a visa. Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa application must be made before entry, in Form 7, lodged with the immigration office in person, through a representative or online. The exceptions: nationals of the countries in Schedule 3, among them Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, China, Israel and Thailand, may apply on entry and pay no fee, and nationals of the visa waiver agreement countries in Schedule 5, which lists Russia and Spain, are exempt from the visa requirement.

How do I apply for a Nauru tourist visa?

Use Form 7 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 (the visitor's visa application) and attach certified copies of your passport's identity pages, a passport photo, a police certificate covering where you lived in the previous 12 months and a certificate of medical fitness; citizens of Australia and New Zealand also need a sponsor letter. Lodge it with the immigration office in person, through a representative or online. Payment must accompany the application unless you are exempt. No official source we could read states a processing time. The form lists the fee as $50 for up to one month, $150 for up to two months and $250 for up to three months, without naming the currency.

How long can I stay in Nauru?

Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014 say a visitor's visa may be granted for a period not exceeding 3 months and for a single entry only, and list a fee that rises with the length: $50 for up to one month, $150 for up to two and $250 for up to three, without naming the currency. No official source we could read states whether a visitor's visa can be extended.

What currency does Nauru use and can I pay by card?

Canada's travel advice says the currency is the Australian dollar. The UK FCDO says credit cards are not accepted and there is only one ATM, at the Menen Hotel, which is often out of cash, and to take enough Australian dollars in cash to cover your trip.

Is Nauru safe for visitors?

The Government of Canada says the crime rate is low, though petty crime such as pickpocketing may occur, and that tourist facilities are extremely limited. The UK FCDO says medical facilities are very basic and you may need medical evacuation to Australia by air ambulance, and to check you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

Do US citizens need a visa for Nauru?

US citizens need a visa for Nauru. Full rules for United States passport holders.

Do UK citizens need a visa for Nauru?

UK citizens need a visa for Nauru. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for Nauru?

German citizens need a visa for Nauru. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter Nauru?

Passport validity: The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you arrive in Nauru. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter Nauru. Return or onward ticket: Under Nauru's Immigration Regulations 2014, a visitor's visa may only be granted to a person who holds a valid ticket for travel from Nauru to another country and any documents necessary for entering the country of destination (regulation 12(1)(a)), so visa applicants are required to hold one. Proof of funds: Under Nauru's Immigration Act, a person without sufficient lawful means of support for themselves and their dependants can be declared a prohibited immigrant, and the Immigration Regulations 2014 require a visitor's visa applicant to show means of support if asked (regulation 12(1)(c)).

How many countries can visit Nauru without a visa?

2 of 198 passports can enter Nauru visa-free (1%). 14 more get a visa on arrival, and 182 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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