Nauru
Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP)
Minimum investment
USD 90,000
Processing time
3-4 months from submission to citizenship approval
Physical presence
none required; the application process can be completed without traveling to Naoero, though a visit may be needed for the Oath of Allegiance unless taken remotely by audio-visual link or before a notary public
- Investment route
- Non-refundable contribution to the Naoero Treasury Fund
- Investment breakdown
- •USD 90,000 for a Principal Applicant under a limited-time discount running until 31 December 2026 (standard rate USD 115,000 outside the promotional window)
- •USD 2,000 per additional dependant aged 16+
- •USD 15,000 per sibling of the Principal Applicant or spouse
- Additional fees
- •application fee USD 5,000 (Principal Applicant) plus USD 2,000 per dependant
- •due diligence fee USD 6,000 (Principal Applicant) plus USD 3,000 per dependant 16+ or per benefactor
- •bank due diligence and transaction charge USD 1,200-2,200 depending on family size
- •passport fee USD 500 per passport
- Eligibility
- •18+ for the Principal Applicant
- •of good character with no criminal record
- •able to pass due diligence checks
- Due diligence
- •mandatory interview for the Principal Applicant, conducted by an approved due diligence firm, virtually or in person
- •dependants aged 16+ may also be required to attend if deemed necessary
- •police clearance certificates required from every country of residence for 6+ months over the last 10 years
- Family inclusion
- •spouse
- •dependent children
- •parents
- •siblings — dependant age caps have been removed for children and parents
- Naturalization
- citizenship is granted immediately on approval — no residency period
- Renewal
- Naoero passports are valid for 10 years for all applicants and are renewable without requiring a Naoero address
- Dual citizenship
- Permitted — no requirement to renounce any prior nationality
- Key benefits
- •visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 85+ destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE
- •unrestricted dual citizenship
- •contributions fund Naoero's climate resilience and Higher Ground Initiative infrastructure projects
- Taxation
- no personal income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax
Application process
- 1.select a licensed Agent (direct applications to the Program Office are not accepted)
- 2.prepare documents including police clearance certificates
- 3.undergo due diligence review and the mandatory interview
- 4.make the Treasury Fund contribution and pay associated fees
- 5.take the Oath of Allegiance (in person, by audio-visual link, or before a notary)
- 6.receive the certificate of citizenship and passport