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Nauru Citizenship by Investment (Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme)

Nauru

Last verified 2026-07-07Official source

Nauru launched an Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme in 2024, offering direct citizenship for a non-refundable contribution starting at roughly USD 105,000 for a single applicant, with family packages around USD 145,000, framed partly as funding for the island's climate adaptation and relocation needs. Processing is fast (a few months) with no residence or visit requirement and strict AML/KYC due diligence.

However, the Nauru passport carries a comparatively small visa-free travel footprint next to established Caribbean CBI passports, and the country's history includes a notorious early-2000s passport-selling scandal that led many nations to revoke visa-free access for Nauruan citizens, creating real reputational and long-term value uncertainty for this newer program.

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Program Details

Individual Cost
$105,000
Family of 4 Cost
$144,900
Processing Time
3 months
Residency Required
No physical presence required at any stage.
Due Diligence
Enhanced
Visa-Free Destinations
89
Dual Citizenship
Accepted
Renunciation Required
No

Cost Breakdown

ItemAmount (USD)Note
Economic & Climate Resilience Fund contribution — individual$105,000Non-refundable donation. Family-of-four packages ~USD 145,000 (~+38%). Programme launched 2024; contribution funds climate-adaptation and relocation needs.
Application / due-diligence fees$5,000Per family; varies by agent and case complexity.
Authorised-agent legal fees (estimate)$8,000Nauru/Comoros programmes route applications through licensed agents; fees vary.

Nationality Restrictions

This program does not accept applications from nationals of: North Korea, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen

Recent Changes

  1. Nauru launched the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme, resuming CBI activity after historical suspension.

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Programme FAQs

Do I need to visit Nauru to get citizenship?
No, there is no physical presence or residence requirement to obtain or maintain citizenship under this programme.
How strong is the Nauru passport for visa-free travel?
It offers meaningfully less visa-free access than established Caribbean CBI passports, so applicants should verify current visa-free destination lists before relying on it for specific travel needs.
Can I keep my current citizenship?
Yes, Nauru allows dual/multiple citizenship and does not require renunciation of existing nationality.
Why is Nauru offering this program now?
The government has framed it as a way to fund climate resilience and potential relocation costs for the low-lying island nation, alongside general revenue diversification.

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Other CBI Programs

Malta Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment$690,000St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment$250,000Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment$200,000Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment$230,000

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