Direct contribution route
The program uses a contribution model rather than a real estate purchase or long-term residence sequence.
Citizenship by Investment
Nauru Citizenship Program
A Pacific citizenship pathway structured around a financial contribution supporting economic development, climate resilience and long-term national adaptation priorities.
Operational Program
No Residence Requirement
Due Diligence Required
Program Type
Citizenship by contribution
Contribution
From USD 90,000 limited-time
Standard Figure
From USD 115,000
Residence
No minimum stay
Program Overview
Citizenship linked to climate resilience and sustainable development funding
Nauru's citizenship program is structured around a non-refundable contribution to a WIMA-reviewed contribution framework. Contributions support climate adaptation, infrastructure resilience and sustainable economic development in one of the world's smallest independent republics.
Family inclusion
Spouse, dependent children, parents and siblings may be included, subject to eligibility definitions and additional fees.
Remote flexibility
The program is presented with no residence or minimum stay requirement, while still requiring formal checks and an applicant interview.
Benefits
A compact citizenship route with clear sustainability positioning
The Nauru program should be communicated as a citizenship and climate resilience contribution framework, with mobility benefits assessed against current visa policy at the time of use.
Citizenship, family planning and climate contribution in one framework
Successful applicants may obtain Nauruan citizenship and a Nauruan passport while contributing to national resilience objectives. WIMA recommends verifying all mobility claims, fee schedules and dependent eligibility immediately before publication or client submission.
Global mobility
Nauruan citizenship provides access to a range of visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations, including selected Asia-Pacific and international business destinations.
Dual citizenship
Nauru permits dual citizenship. Applicants should also confirm that their country of origin permits multiple nationality.
No relocation obligation
No minimum stay or visit requirement is currently presented as part of the route, supporting applicants who need a remote citizenship process.
Contribution and Fees
Published fee items should be verified by filing date
The public fee schedule has changed during the program's first years. The amounts below are provided as WIMA reference points and should be checked against the current WIMA review schedule before any application is prepared.
Principal applicant contribution
- Limited-time principal applicant contribution published from USD 90,000
- Standard principal applicant contribution published from USD 115,000
- Contribution is paid toward national economic and climate resilience objectives
- Limited-time pricing and deadline must be verified before filing
Government and review fees
- Application fee applies to the principal applicant and additional family members
- Due diligence fees apply, including for qualifying family members aged 16 or above
- Bank due diligence, transaction and passport fees may apply
- Sibling inclusion may carry a separate additional contribution
Requirements
Eligibility depends on identity, character, funds and security screening
Nauru citizenship applications should be treated as high-scrutiny files. A financial contribution alone is not sufficient for approval.
Principal applicant profile
The principal applicant must be at least 18 years old, of good character, and able to satisfy identity and background requirements.
Legitimate source of funds
Applicants must evidence the lawful origin of funds used for the contribution, fees and related application costs.
Due diligence and interview
Applicants undergo background checks and are required to attend an interview before final approval and naturalization steps.
Procedure
A structured application route with approval, contribution and oath stages
The process is generally presented as a document-led route with formal due diligence, interview, approval, contribution payment and citizenship issuance stages.
Eligibility assessment
Confirm applicant profile, nationality considerations, family members, source of funds and likely admissibility before document collection begins.
Document preparation
Prepare identity, civil status, police clearance, funds evidence, medical and supporting documents according to the current checklist.
Submission and due diligence
The application is submitted through the approved channel and reviewed through WIMA due diligence and independent review checks.
Interview and decision
The applicant attends the required interview. If approved, the applicant pays the required contribution and completes the oath stage.
Citizenship certificate and passport
After all conditions are satisfied, citizenship documentation and passport issuance can proceed under the applicable rules.
WIMA Policy Status Notice
Nauru citizenship by investment should be presented as an operational contribution-based citizenship program, subject to current fee schedules, applicant eligibility, due diligence, interview and final approval.
This page is an informational program reference for professional audiences. It does not constitute legal advice, investment advice, tax advice, immigration adviser licensing, WIMA case approval or a guarantee of citizenship.