Nauru Citizenship by Investment (ECRCP): A concise guide for global investors

Nauru at a Glance

Set in the Central Pacific, Nauru is the world’s smallest independent republic and the third-smallest country on earth. Today, the island is channeling investment into sustainability and climate resilience while welcoming qualified investors to join as citizens through the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP).

Why Nauru Citizenship?

  • Politically neutral second passport that provides a practical travel alternative in uncertain times.
  • Visa-free access to 85+ destinations including the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong (SAR China), and the UAE, with the full list below.
  • Family-friendly: dependents can include your spouse, children, parents, and siblings in a single application.
  • Unrestricted dual citizenship and no residency or visit requirements.
  • Your contribution helps fund climate-resilience and sustainable development projects that safeguard the island’s future.

Program Features & Fees

The ECRCP is a contribution-based route to citizenship via the Nauru Treasury Fund:

  • USD 105,000 – single principal applicant
  • USD 110,000 – principal applicant with up to three dependents
  • USD 115,000 – principal applicant with four or more dependents
  • USD 15,000 – each sibling of the principal applicant or spouse

Additional program fees apply: application fee of USD 25,000–30,000, depending on family size, due diligence fee of USD 10,000 for the principal applicant, USD 7,500 per dependent aged 16 or above, USD 7,500 for a benefactor, bank due diligence / transaction fee of USD 1,200–2,200, and passport fee of USD 500 per passport.

Processing time: Typically within 90 days for the whole process from submission to approval.

The Process & Timelines: What to Expect

  1. Engage a licensed agent for an initial assessment and document checklist. INGWE is a licensed agent for the Nauru Citizenship by Investment program.
  2. Eligibility & documentation: You will provide core forms, including Forms 1–4, identity and civil status documents, proof of address, and financial background. Medicals and police clearances are required for appropriate ages.
  3. Submission & due diligence: This stage takes approximately 1–2 months. Nauru’s Program Office, Nauru Police Force, and independent international firms conduct AML and background checks. An interview is required for every principal applicant and may be required for dependents aged 16 or above.
  4. Approval in Principle: Once issued, you remit your contribution and fees.
  5. Oath / Affirmation of Allegiance: This can be completed in person, by approved audio-visual link, or before a notary. After this, the citizenship certificate and passport are issued.

Key Document Notes

  • Police Clearance Certificates: Required for each country of citizenship and any country of residence of 6 months or more in the last 10 years for applicants aged 18 or above. Originals must be issued within six months.
  • Medical / HIV Test: Required for applicants aged 12 or above and must be taken within three months of submission.
  • Standard Forms 1–4: Principal applicant’s application, declarations for all applicants and benefactor where applicable, financial disclosure, and medical form completed by a licensed practitioner.
  • Proof of Source of Funds / Wealth: Must align with employment or business documentation, such as payroll slips, company documents, or audited accounts.

Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Access

A Nauru passport provides visa-free access to 85+ destinations, including the following as published by the Nauru Program Office:

Angola; Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Bahamas; Bangladesh; Barbados; Bermuda; Bolivia; Botswana; British Virgin Islands; Burundi; Cambodia; Cape Verde Islands; Cayman Islands; Comoro Islands; Cook Islands; Costa Rica; Djibouti; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; Egypt; eSwatini; Fiji; French Polynesia; Gibraltar; Grenada; Guam; Guinea-Bissau; Haiti; Hong Kong (SAR China); Iran; Israel; Jamaica; Jordan; Kenya; Kiribati; Kosovo; Lesotho; Macao (SAR China); Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Marshall Islands; Mauritania; Mauritius; Micronesia; Montserrat; Mozambique; Nepal; New Caledonia; Nicaragua; Niue; Northern Mariana Islands; Palau Islands; Palestinian Territory; Panama; Papua New Guinea; Peru; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Samoa; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Singapore; Solomon Islands; Somalia; South Korea; Sri Lanka; St. Helena; St. Kitts and Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Taiwan (Chinese Taipei); Tanzania; Thailand; The Gambia; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; Vanuatu; Zambia; Zimbabwe.

Note: Visa policy lists can evolve. Always check your exact route and entry rules before travel. Your agent will confirm the latest status from the Program Office.

Is Nauru Right for You?

If you value speed, with processing around 90 days, family inclusion, including parents and siblings, dual citizenship, tax-free benefits, and a purpose-driven contribution to climate resilience, with a transparent fee-based route, Nauru’s ECRCP delivers a compelling blend of mobility and impact.

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