Destinations
Nauru
Nauru relaunched a citizenship-by-investment programme in 2024, from a contribution around 115,000 USD that funds the island’s climate resilience, with a fully remote process and an unusually broad family scope. Be clear-eyed about what it buys: a modest passport reaching about 85 destinations visa-free — without the EU, the UK or the US — issued under a brand-new scheme with very little track record.
Key facts
- From
- $115 000≈ $153 525 — estimated total, family of four, fees included
- Processing time
- 3–4 months
- Physical presence
- None. There is no residency requirement and no travel to Nauru at any stage — the process is fully remote.
Tax at a glance
- The passport does not make you tax-resident in Nauru
- Nauru taxes only Nauru-source income — irrelevant to a non-resident holder
- No capital gains tax, no wealth tax and no inheritance tax
- Tax is not the reason to consider Nauru; mobility and cost are
Frequently asked questions
What does the Nauru passport actually give me?
Visa-free access to around 85 destinations — including places like Hong Kong and Singapore, but not the EU Schengen area, the United Kingdom or the United States. It is a modest travel document, so weigh it against that reality rather than the marketing.
Is the Nauru programme safe to rely on?
It is a government programme under the 2024 Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act, but it is brand new with little track record. Countries have withdrawn visa-free access from young schemes before, as happened to Vanuatu, so treat the current benefits as potentially subject to change.
Do I have to live in or visit Nauru?
No. There is no residency requirement and no travel to Nauru at any stage — the process is fully remote, and the contribution is non-refundable.