Nauru citizenship by investment is a fast, simple, and cost-effective way to obtain passports for the whole family. Along with the passports comes visa-free access to a number of strategically important countries, tax benefits, and a “safe haven” in a neutral country. The Nauru citizenship program for investors does not require residency and it easily outpaces most competitors in terms of cost. Find out how to add to your passport collection through the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program and calculate the cost of acquiring a second passport.
Benefits of Nauru Citizenship for Investors
- Family: You can include your spouse and dependents in the Nauru citizenship application, including parents, children, and siblings. This provides additional opportunities and benefits for the entire family.
- Travel: The Nauru passport grants visa-free access to a number of strategically important countries and territories, including Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and others. This simplifies business trips and leisure travel for the investor and their relatives.
- Neutrality: Nauru is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It is a politically neutral country. Investors can use it as a “safe haven” during periods of global instability.
- Taxes: According to information from the Nauru Ministry of Finance, investors and entrepreneurs receive corporate and personal tax benefits along with their passports:
- Individuals: The basic income tax rate is 20%, but for residents of Nauru, there is a tax-free threshold of $250,000 per year.
- Partnerships and trusts: The tax rate is also 20% but Nauruan partnerships and trusts have a tax-free threshold of $250,000 (for each partner or beneficiary) per year.
- Price: Nauru citizenship is one of the most affordable options on the global “golden passport” market.
- Image: By obtaining Nauru citizenship and passport, investors contribute to addressing the climate crisis in the southern Pacific, where small island nations face land flooding and biodiversity loss.
- Simplicity: There are no restrictions on dual citizenship. There are no minimum stay or visit requirements.
- Speed: Streamlined application processing allows applications to be processed within 3-4 months.
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Requirements for Investors Planning to Obtain Nauru Citizenship and a Second Passport
The Nauru citizenship program for investors is regulated by the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (with amendments). Let’s look at the requirements for the primary applicant and family members included in the application for citizenship.
Investor Requirements (Primary Candidate):
- Minimum age of 18 years;
- No criminal record;
- Proof of the legality of the source of funds;
- Confirmation of readiness to undergo an interview (possibly via video conferencing);
- Confirmation of readiness to take an oath of allegiance to Nauru.
Eligible Dependents:
- Spouse in a monogamous marriage or civil partner;
- Minor children and children aged 18 to 30 who are financially dependent on the investor;
- Parents and grandparents of the investor or spouse over 55 years old;
- Unmarried siblings of the investor or spouse.
Cost of Obtaining Nauru Citizenship for Singles and Families
The following investments and fees are required:
| Fee Type | Single Investor | Family of 2-4 | Family of 5 or More |
| Contribution | $105,000 | $110,000 | $115,000 |
| Administrative Application Fee | $25,000 | $27,500 | $30,000 |
In addition, the following fees apply:
- Administrative fee for due diligence:
- $10,000 for the primary applicant;
- $7,500 for each dependent over 16 years old.
- Passport fee — $500 for each Nauru passport that is issued.
Example Calculation of Nauru Citizenship Cost for Singles and Families
The total cost for one investor will be $140,500. For a family of four, it will be $155,000. You will also have to pay the immigration agent’s fee and cover travel expenses for taking the oath of allegiance. If the foreign investor cannot take the oath in person, it can be done remotely.
Documents for the Nauru Citizenship Program
- Certificates of no criminal record for offenses punishable by imprisonment for more than 12 months from the police of each country where the applicant has resided for more than 6 months over the past decade.
- Passport-sized photographs for each person included in the application.
- Copies of passports of the primary applicant, spouse, and other applicants (if applicable).
- Copy of the marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Copies of children’s birth certificates (if applicable).
Documents should be in English or translated into English and notarized.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process for Obtaining Nauru Citizenship
- Consultation: The investor’s journey to Nauru citizenship begins with a consultation with one of the licensed immigration agents. Agents are officially authorized by the Nauru Citizenship Program Bureau to provide legal support to investors in obtaining passports. The agent assesses the eligibility of the specific investor based on the following criteria:
- Results of the screening of biographical data by an accredited due diligence firm;
- Certificates of no criminal record from the police of each country where the investor has resided for more than 6 months over the past 10 years;
- Confirmation that the investor:
- Has not been charged by the International Criminal Court, even if not found guilty;
- Is not on the Interpol, Europol, or any other international crime agency list at the time of application;
- Has not participated in financing terrorist activities;
- Has not been convicted of a sexual offense against a child;
- Does not hold citizenship of a country designated as high-risk by the UN Security Council;
- Does not fall under targeted financial sanctions by the UN Security Council or its committees;
- Is not a shareholder or beneficial owner of an organization subject to UN Security Council sanctions;
- Does not pose a potential threat to national security, public interests, and the healthcare system of Nauru;
- Has not been convicted and has not been charged/ under investigation for terrorism, money laundering, financing terrorism, crimes against humanity, war crimes, or human rights violations established by the UN Convention on Human Rights;
- Is not under investigation and not charged with a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 12 months at the time of applying for Nauru citizenship.
- Application Submission: The licensed agent hired by the investor will submit a completed citizenship application form along with the necessary documents to the Nauru Citizenship Program Bureau. The agent will make the required payments for the application processing and due diligence fees on behalf of the investor.
- Comprehensive Due Diligence and Biographical Checks: Officials from Nauru and their international partners will conduct thorough due diligence checks on investors and other applicants aged 16 and over. The agencies include:
- Nauru police;
- Independent international firms specializing in anti-money laundering (AML) and biographical checks.
- Interview: Each investor has to undergo an interview conducted by a due diligence firm authorized by the Nauru Citizenship Program Bureau. The interview can be conducted virtually or in-person at a location approved by the Bureau. Each dependent of the primary applicant aged 16 and over may also be invited for an interview if deemed necessary. Interviews are part of the comprehensive due diligence process that usually takes 1-2 months. Investors and their dependents should fully cooperate with officials by providing additional documents upon request.
- Decision on Nauru Citizenship Application: After completing the due diligence process, the Bureau will assess risks and forward a recommendation to the head of the relevant Ministry to approve or reject the application. The Minister will submit the approved application to the Cabinet for a final decision. If approved, the primary applicant will receive notification through the licensed agent along with instructions for remitting the Nauru citizenship contribution and passport fee.
- Oath and Issuance of Citizenship Certificate: A citizenship certificate is issued to the investor after he or she takes the oath of allegiance to Nauru. If the investor is unable to take the oath in person, it can be done:
- Through audiovisual means;
- Before a notary public;
- Before any other person authorized to accept the oath in any other jurisdiction.
- Passport Issuance: The investor completes the Nauru passport application form with the help of the hired licensed agent. After the application processing is complete, the passport is issued.
Grounds for Revocation of Nauru Citizenship Obtained by Investors
The law provides the following grounds for revocation of citizenship depending on the category of the Nauru citizenship holder:
Investor
- If Nauru citizenship was obtained through:
- Fraud;
- Bribery;
- Misrepresentation of facts;
- Providing false/ incorrect information;
- Concealing significant facts;
- If after obtaining citizenship:
- The investor engages in terrorist activities or finances terrorism and weapons proliferation;
- The holder of Nauru passport is convicted of an offense under the Anti-Money Laundering and Targeted Financial Sanctions Act 2023;
- The investor is convicted of an offense under the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime Act 2004;
- The investor is convicted of a sexual offense against a child;
- The investor acquires citizenship of a country designated as high-risk by the UN Security Council;
- The holder of Nauru passport becomes subject to targeted financial sanctions by the UN Security Council or its committees through the publication of a resolution on the official website;
- The holder of citizenship becomes a shareholder or beneficiary of an entity that is subject to targeted financial sanctions by the UN Security Council or its committees;
- In other cases as stipulated by the Nauru Cabinet.
Before revoking Nauru citizenship, the competent authorities:
- Send the investor a written notice outlining the grounds for revocation;
- Request counterarguments from the investor.
If the holder of Nauru citizenship does not provide counterarguments within 7 days of receiving the notice, the decision to revoke citizenship will be made without further notice to the investor. The contribution and paid administrative fees are non-refundable. The certificate of citizenship must be returned within 30 days from the date of revocation.
Dependent Family Members
Revocation of citizenship is not permissible in the following cases:
- A spouse who obtained Nauru citizenship as a dependent of the primary investor cannot be deprived of citizenship upon remarrying a non-citizen of Nauru after divorce or in the event of the primary applicant’s death.
- Other dependents cannot be deprived of Nauru citizenship as a result of the primary applicant’s death.
Conclusion: Is the Cost of Nauru Citizenship Justified by the Benefits?
The cost of Nauru citizenship is entirely justified by the unique benefits of the program that are hard to find in other countries. First, there are significant tax benefits: a tax-free annual threshold of $250,000 for individual residents and beneficiaries of trusts. Second, the program allows for a larger family to be included in the application, providing visa-free travel for the investor’s relatives to the UK, Singapore, and other countries. Add to this the fast processing speed of applications for citizenship, absence of residency requirements, and Nauru’s neutrality, and you have one of the best products on the market.
To determine the exact cost of obtaining Nauru citizenship based on your specific situation, reach out for a personalized calculation. Our team will help assess the expenses according to your needs.
