Nauru Passport

The Nauruan passport is a documentation that certifies identity. It is issued by the Government of Nauru. It is required primarily for identification purposes and to prove citizenship. Residents of Nauru, with a valid passport or passport, can visit:

• 89 countries (visa-free and with visa on arrival), including England and Ireland
• 113 states with advance visa issuance
• 10 states with the prior issuance of an electronic visa.

Global Passport Ranking

Nauru is currently ranked fifty-sixth in the “Passport Index Ranking”. The ranking is determined by adding together the number of states that grant visa-free travel to Nauru passport holders and those that require a visa upon arrival.

Advantages

Amenities provided for citizens:

• Family. The program allows for the inclusion of family members, including spouse, dependent children, parents, and siblings, for additional fees.
• Travel. If you have a Nauru passport, you have the ability to visit certain countries without having to apply for a visa. Such countries include Singapore, the United Arab Emirates + UK, Ireland among others. This makes business and recreational travel easier for investors and relatives.
• Neutrality. Nauru is an island. And therefore, this state is neutral in the political sense. An investor can use it as a “reserve airfield” in periods of global instability.
• Taxes. According to the information from the website of the Ministry of Finance of Nauru, investors and businessmen together with the passport receive corporate and personal tax benefits:

• Cost. Nauru citizenship is one of the most affordable “golden passports” on the global market.
• Image. By obtaining a Nauru passport, you are making a personal contribution to solving the climate crisis in the South Pacific. Where small island countries are constantly flooded. resulting in the loss of biodiversity.
• No restrictions. There are no restrictions on the length of stay in the host state. Same as for visiting Nauru.
• Speed. Optimized processing of citizenship applications allows closing cases in 3-4 months.

Visa-free countries

Check the official Nauru government website for an up-to-date list.

Requirements for obtaining a passport

The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, prove the legitimacy of his/her source of income, provide a proof of willingness to take the Oath of Allegiance to Nauru, not have any criminal record and demonstrate willingness to be interviewed (possibly via videoconference). Eligible dependents:

1. Husband/wife in a monogamous marriage;
2. Minor children and children between the ages of eighteen and thirty who are financially dependent on the applicant;
3. Parents and grandparents of the investor or spouse over the age of 55;
4. The applicant’s siblings must not be in a marital relationship.

Application process

A step-by-step guide is given below.

Initial Consultation and Screening

Licensed agents, officially authorized to provide legal assistance to investors, begin by evaluating the eligibility of applicants for the Nauru citizenship program. This evaluation includes:

• A background screening conducted by an approved due diligence firm.
• Police clearance certificates from every country where the applicant has resided for over six months in the past decade.

Applicants must also provide documentation confirming they meet the following criteria:

• No history of being a defendant at the International Criminal Court, even in cases of acquittal.
• Not listed by Interpol, Europol, or other international crime agencies at the time of application.
• No involvement in terrorist activities, financing terrorism, or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
• No convictions for sexual offenses against children.
• No nationality from countries identified as high-risk in UN Security Council resolutions.
• Not convicted, charged, or under investigation for crimes like terrorism, money laundering, or violations of human rights.
• Free from targeted financial sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council.
• Not a shareholder or beneficial owner of entities subject to UN-imposed sanctions.
• No potential threat to Nauru’s national security, public interest, or public health.

Application Submission

Once eligibility is confirmed, the licensed agent submits a complete citizenship application to the Nauru Citizenship Program Office. The agent handles the payment of application and security check fees on behalf of the applicant.

Due Diligence and Background Verification

Thorough background checks are conducted by Nauruan authorities in collaboration with international partners. These checks involve:

1. Nauru Police
2. Independent firms specializing in anti-money laundering compliance
3. Additional vetting through interviews, which may be held online or in-person at approved locations.
4. Dependents over 16 years of age listed in the application may also be interviewed as part of the process. This stage typically takes 1–2 months, during which applicants must fully cooperate by providing all necessary documentation.

Decision-Making Process

After completing the security and risk assessments, the Bureau submits its recommendation to the relevant Ministry. The Ministry then forwards approved applications to the Cabinet for a final decision. Successful applicants receive notification through their licensed agent, along with instructions for paying the citizenship and passport issuance fees.

Oath of Allegiance and Citizenship Certification

Upon approval, applicants must take an oath of allegiance to Nauru. This can be done:

• In person.
• Through audio-visual communication.
  Before a notary public or another authorized individual in the applicant’s jurisdiction.
• After the oath, the applicant receives a certificate of citizenship.

Passport Issuance

With the support of the licensed agent, the applicant completes the passport application process. Once all requirements are met, the Nauru passport is issued.

Nauru Citizenship for Children

Dependents over 16 years of age listed in the application may also be interviewed as part of the process. While children under 16 are generally exempt from interviews, their background will still be reviewed as part of the application process to ensure there are no concerns related to their inclusion.

For children under the age of 18, the oath can typically be taken on their behalf by a parent or legal guardian, in alignment with Nauru’s regulations. After this step, a certificate of citizenship is issued.

Dual citizenship

There is no provision for dual citizenship in Nauru. The only exception is if a Nauruan woman who acquires a second citizenship through marriage to a foreigner does not lose her Nauruan citizenship. Acquisition of foreign citizenship voluntarily is considered as a reason for deprivation of Nauru citizenship.

In cases where the applicant seeks Nauruan citizenship approval is contingent upon compliance with Nauru’s legal framework and no conflicts arising from the applicant’s other nationalities. Applicants must confirm that he or she does not violate the laws of their existing countries of citizenship.

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