Nauru · citizenship by investment
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (NECRCP)
Active as of 27 October 2026
The official programme site lists a USD 90,000 principal applicant contribution as a limited time offer until 31 December 2026, reflecting a USD 25,000 discount applied from 3 February 2026. The standard amount is not stated on the pages read.
Investment routes
| Route | Minimum | Holding period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| donation/fund1,2,5 | USD 90,000 | Contribution for the principal applicant, shown on the official site as a limited time offer until 31 December 2026 after a USD 25,000 discount. USD 2,000 for each additional dependant aged 16 or over and USD 15,000 for each sibling of the principal applicant or spouse. AFP reported a price of USD 105,000 in February 2025. |
Government and due diligence fees
| Fee | Applies to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| application fee1 | main applicant | USD 5,000 |
| application fee1 | each eligible dependant | USD 2,000 |
| due diligence fee1 | main applicant | USD 6,000 |
| due diligence fee1 | each dependant aged 16 or over | USD 3,000 |
| due diligence fee1 | benefactor | USD 3,000 |
| bank due diligence and transaction charge1 | principal applicant alone, USD 1,700 with up to three dependants and USD 2,200 with four or more | USD 1,200 |
| passport fee1 | each passport | USD 500 |
Rules
Legal basis
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024), certified on 20 August 2024, with contribution amounts prescribed by Cabinet
Due diligence
Due diligence fees are charged for the principal applicant, each dependant aged 16 or over and any benefactor, along with a bank due diligence charge. The checks themselves are not described on the pages read.
Residence requirement
The official site states there are no minimum stay or visit requirements.
Programme history
- A USD 25,000 discount on the contribution began to apply to current and new applications filed before 31 December 2026, marking the programme's first anniversary, according to the official site.1,2
- AFP reported a price of USD 105,000 per passport and official projections of about 66 successful applications in the first year.5
- Nauru announced the programme at the COP 29 climate conference in Baku, as reported by IMI Daily.3
- The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024) was certified and commenced.4
Official programme site: www.ecrcp.gov.nr
Sources
- Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office, Contribution (27 October 2026) · official
- Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program Office, Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program home page (27 October 2026) · official
- IMI Daily, Nauru Launches Citizenship by Investment Program Starting at $105,000 (12 November 2024)
- Republic of Nauru (via PacLII), Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024) (20 August 2024) · official
- AFP (via Malay Mail), Will it be enough? Facing climate crisis, Nauru sells citizenship in golden passports for survival (26 February 2025)
Figures are the minimums and fees stated by the programme or its regulations on the date shown. Agents' fees and other costs are extra. This is not investment or immigration advice.