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Nauru visas

Nauru controls entry through the Immigration Division of the Department of Justice and Border Control, which administers the Immigration Act 2014 and Immigration Regulations 2014. Whether you need a visa, and which class applies, depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit — Nauru has no visa-waiver agreements and does not issue visas on arrival, so every traveller must obtain the correct visa before departure. Nauruan citizenship, including the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program, is handled separately by the Naoero Program Office.

Nauruan visa application at a glance

From start to finish in five simple steps.

  1. 01Choose the right visa
  2. 02Check eligibility & documents
  3. 03Apply online
  4. 04Provide biometrics
  5. 05Wait for a decision
See the full application process

Nauru Visa

Visitors to Nauru will need to seek a visa unless they are travelling from one of the countries that are eligible for a free visa on arrival upon arrival. All visitors are required to have a passport that is valid for at least three months. Upon arrival in Nauru, transit visas are not needed if your connecting aircraft departs within three hours of your arrival time.

Who needs a visa to Nauru?

All visitors to Nauru are required to obtain a visa; only citizens of a handful of visa-exempt nations may enter the country without one. All visitors must possess a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond their departure date from Nauru.

Entry into Nauru

Anyone considering a trip to Norway should check with the local authorities for the most up-to-date information on entry procedures for international travellers.

Currently, there are no COVID-19 preventative measures in place at the border, regardless of whether a person is vaccinated or not. Please note that there have been no changes to visa requirements.

However, airlines may continue to request proof of immunisation or recovery, and we advise having this information on hand.

There are no COVID-19 restrictions in force in Norway, but you should continue to adhere to national and local authorities' guidelines, which is subject to change.

Criteria to apply for a Nauru Visa

The criteria to apply for a Nauru visa is straight forward. The criteria is there as a means of educating travellers to what documentation will be required when applying for a visa. The criteria is listed below for your benefit.

  • Form for a Nauru visa application that has been completed.
  • A copy of your passport that is valid for at least three months after your anticipated departure date from Nauru.
  • A recent photograph for a passport on a white background.

Appointment Waiting Times

Visa appointment wait periods can vary from situation to situation. The seasonal volume of work and number of waiting applicants also affect the projected duration of the wait. However, the bulk of wait periods range between 60 and 120 days.

Who Can Visit Nauru Without a Visa?

All visitors to Nauru are obliged to obtain a visa; only citizens of a few nations are free from this need. All visitors to Nauru must have a passport that is valid for at least three months after their leaving date.

What To Do If Your Nauru Visa is Refused

You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Schengen visa and the reasons for the decision.

Nauru — key facts

Visa authority
Immigration Division, Department of Justice and Border Control
Application
Online (in most cases)
Biometrics
Usually required
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Time zone
Nauru Time (UTC+12, Pacific/Nauru)

Nauruan visas — people also ask

  • Based on its 2019 population of only 11,550 people, Nauru's economy is minuscule. Phosphate mining has always supported the economy.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.