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Apply for Nauru Citizenship
Discover how to easily apply for Nauru citizenship with clear steps, expert tips, and official resources.
Step 1: Initial Consultation with an Agent
1. Agents offer a detailed explanation of the program
Step 2: Eligibility Requirements
1. Must pass a background check by an approved due diligence agency with a positive assessment.
2. Provide police clearance from every country lived in for over 6 months within the past 10 years.
3. Police certificate must show no convictions with a prison sentence of 12 months or more.
4. Cannot have been charged or indicted by the International Criminal Court, regardless of outcome.
5. Must sign an Investment Agreement (Form D4).
6. Cannot be listed by INTERPOL, Europol, or similar international law enforcement agencies.
7. No involvement in terrorism, terrorist financing, or financing weapons proliferation.
8. No record of conviction for child-related sexual offenses.
9. Cannot hold citizenship from countries flagged as high-risk by a UN Security Council Resolution.
10. Cannot be subject to UN Security Council financial sanctions or those of its relevant committees.
11. Cannot own or have a beneficial interest in any entity sanctioned by the UN Security Council.
12. Must not pose a threat to Nauru’s national security, public safety, or public health.
13. No history (past or present) of conviction, indictment, or investigation for terrorism, money laundering, terrorist financing, crimes against humanity, war crimes, or serious human rights violations under the UN Convention.
14. Cannot be under investigation or facing charges for crimes punishable by 12 months or more in prison at the time of application.
Step 3: Submission of Application
1. Who Conducts Checks? Compliance Officers from the Nauru Program Office, the Nauru Police Force, and independent international firms specializing in anti-money laundering (AML) and background investigations.
2. Interviews:
– Principal Applicants must attend an interview with a due diligence firm appointed by the Nauru Program Office.
– Interviews can be virtual or in-person at an approved location.
– Dependents aged 16+ may also be interviewed if needed.
3. Timeline: The process typically takes one to two months.
4. Applicant Cooperation: Applicants must fully cooperate and provide any requested additional documents or information
Step 4: Due Diligence and Background Checks
1. Due Diligence Requirement: All applicants aged 16 and older are subject to a full due diligence check.
2. Agencies Involved: Checks are conducted by Nauru’s Compliance Officers, Police Force, and international Anti-Money Laundering (AML) experts.
3. Interviews:
– The primary applicant must have an interview (virtual or in-person) with a firm selected by the Program Office.
– Dependents aged 16 and above may also be interviewed if deemed necessary.
3. Timeline: The entire due diligence process typically takes one to two months.
4. Applicant Responsibility: Applicants are required to cooperate fully and provide any additional requested documents.
Step 5: Application Review and Decision
1. Risk Assessment & Recommendation: After due diligence, the Nauru Program Office conducts a full risk assessment and advises the Minister on application approval or rejection.
2. Cabinet Review: The Registrar reviews the case and forwards it to the Cabinet for a final decision.
3. Approval & Payment: If approved in principle, the applicant receives a Letter of Approval in Principle via their Agent, along with instructions for contribution and passport fee payments.
Step 6: Application Requirements
1. Citizenship requires an oath of allegiance to Nauru.
2. The oath can be taken in person or remotely via video, before a notary, or another authorized official in the applicant’s country.
Step 7: Passport Issuance
Step 8: Application Timelines and Costs
1. Timeline: The full process typically takes 3 to 4 months. This duration depends on the speed of document submission and the due diligence timeline.
2. Total Costs Include:
– Government contribution
– Application fee
– Due diligence fee
– Passport issuance fee
3. Additional Fees: Agents charge a separate advisory fee.
4. Cost Breakdown: A detailed cost breakdown is provided during your initial consultation with the Agent
5. For official information, visit the [Dominican Republic Government Immigration Portal].
Nauru Visa Free Countries
Over the past number of years, the Nauruan government has been successfully working to expand its list of visa-free countries.