Nauru Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Citizens of the Pacific Islands Forum (except Kiribati and Tuvalu) and holders of certain passports can receive a free entry permit on arrival.
Entry is granted only for tourism or family visits. Paid work requires a separate permit issued by the Nauru Department of Home Affairs.
Most other nationalities, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and all Schengen countries, must secure an e-visa before boarding.
Cost: Budget-friendly government fee
The visa is issued as a PDF; print it and carry a spare copy. Extensions up to 90 days can be requested at the Department of Home Affairs in Aiwo District.
Passport holders not covered above must obtain a visa through the nearest Nauruan embassy or, where absent, the Nauru High Commission in Suva, Fiji.
No same-day service. Allow at least 2, 3 weeks. Nauru has no embassies in most countries, so expect courier and processing delays.
Arrival Process
After landing on Nauru's single runway, passengers walk across the tarmac into the small arrivals hall. The whole process rarely exceeds 30 minutes.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Nauru limits duty-free allowances strictly. Everything is imported by sea, so even modest excesses attract high duty.
Prohibited Items
- Fresh fruit, vegetables, and seeds, strict biosecurity controls
- Meat and dairy without import permit, risk of disease
- Illegal drugs, severe penalties including imprisonment
Restricted Items
- Firearms and ammunition, requires police permit issued in advance
- Medication in large quantities, carry prescription letter from doctor
Health Requirements
Nauru is currently free of yellow fever, cholera, and malaria. But routine vaccinations and travel insurance are strongly encouraged.
Required Vaccinations
- None for entry
Recommended Vaccinations
- Routine MMR, DPT, influenza
- Hepatitis An and B
- Typhoid if eating outside established Nauru restaurants or hotels
Health Insurance
No policy is mandatory for entry. Yet medical evacuation costs are extremely high. Complete travel insurance with evacuation cover is recommended.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Minors need their own passport. If accompanied by one parent or a guardian, carry a notarised consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s) and copies of birth certificates.
Cats and dogs require an import permit from the Nauru Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment, rabies vaccination certificate issued at least 6 months before travel, and a veterinary health certificate issued within 10 days of departure.
Tourists wishing to remain beyond 90 days must apply for a resident permit at the Department of Home Affairs in Aiwo District. Supporting documents include local sponsor letter, police clearance from home country, and evidence of self-support.
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