Citizenship for investment in Nauru
In mid-November 2024, the government of Nauru, an island nation in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, announced a new program that allows citizenship through investment.
Citizenship in Nauru is among the most affordable offers in the ‘golden passport’ market. In return for a non-refundable contribution of $130,000 ($105,000 contribution + $25,000 administration fee) to a government fund, a single applicant can receive a passport. A family of two to four is required to invest $137,500, and a family of five or more $145,000. The expected processing time for the application is 3-4 months. Other costs include:
- Security check ($10,000 for the primary applicant; $7,500 for each dependent over age 16).
- Passport application costs of $500.
Citizenship provides access to various popular destinations, including key global financial, educational, and business centers.
Nauru offers a quick, easy, and cost-effective route to a passport for the whole family. The investment program does not require residency and is significantly more cost-effective than many competitors. Other benefits include visa-free access to a number of countries, tax benefits and the ability to obtain citizenship in a politically neutral country.
Conditions for obtaining citizenship in Nauru
To apply for a Nauru passport, the investor is scheduled for a consultation with one of the licensed professionals before starting the procedure. Agents are officially authorized by the Nauru Citizenship Programme Office to provide legal support to investors in obtaining passports. The specialist assesses a particular investor's eligibility for the program based on the following criteria:
- The minimum age of the applicant must be 18 years.
- Proof of the legal origin of the invested funds is required.
- The investor must be willing to be interviewed, which may be conducted via videoconference.
- Consent to swear an oath of allegiance to the Republic of Nauru is required.
- The results of the background check must be approved by a full due diligence firm.
- Police clearance certificates must be provided for all countries where the investor has resided for more than six months in the last 10 years;
- The investor must also confirm that he/she:
- has not been charged before the International Criminal Court, despite the possibility of a plea of not guilty;
- is not on the lists of Interpol, Europol, or other international anti-terrorist agencies at the time of application;
- has not been involved in terrorist activities, financing of terrorism, or proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;
- has not had a conviction for child sexual offenses;
- is not subject to financial sanctions by UN Security Council bodies or its committees;
- is not subject to targeted financial sanctions by the UN Security Council / its committees;
- is not a shareholder or ultimate owner of an organization against which financial sanctions have been imposed by the UN Security Council or its committees;
- does not pose a threat to the national security, public interest, or public health system of the country;
- is not under investigation or charged with an offense punishable by imprisonment of 12 months or more at the time of application for an investment passport.
Documents for obtaining citizenship in Nauru
To obtain Nauruan citizenship, the following list of documents will be required:
- Criminal record certificates from each state where the applicant has resided for longer than six months in the last ten years, confirming the absence of offenses punishable by imprisonment of 12 months or more.
- Passport-size photographs for all participants in the application.
- Copies of passports of the applicant, spouse and other participants in the application, if applicable.
- If applicable, a copy of the marriage certificate.
- Copies of birth certificates of spouse and children, if applicable.
Documents submitted for immigration to Nauru must be drawn up in English or translated into English and notarized.
