Nauru

Nauru visa guide: visitor and business visas

2 visa types
checked 24 October 2026

How visas for Nauru work

Entry to Nauru is governed by the Immigration Act 2014 and the Immigration Regulations 2014. Both are applied by the Immigration Division of the Department of Justice and Border Control, based on the ground floor of the Government Buildings in Yaren District. The division processes visa applications, monitors arrivals and departures, tracks the status of foreign nationals and removes overstayers.

The division lists eight visa classes: visitor, business, local business (employment), residence, regional processing centre, special purpose, temporary settlement and dependant. Each class has its own application form published by the department. A visa is granted before travel on the basis of a written application; the official forms do not describe a visa on arrival.

Applications are lodged with the Immigration Office in Nauru, either in person through a representative or online, and the fee must be paid first: in cash at the Nauru Revenue Office, at a Nauruan mission or consular post for visitor visas, or by electronic bank transfer. Fees are stated in dollars in the official tables; Nauru uses the Australian dollar. A visa holder who stays past the expiry date owes an overstayer fee of 50 dollars for every extra day.

Which visa do I need?

Tourism, family visits or other short private stays of up to three months: visitor visa.

Running a business or profession, research, media work, religious vocation or employment: the matching sub-class of the business visa, single entry up to 3 months or multiple entry up to 12 months.

Spouse or child accompanying a business visa holder without working: dependant visa, applied for on its own form.

Visa types for Nauru

Visits and short stays

Tourist visa Visitor's Visa (Immigration Regulations 2014, regulation 12)
Nauru's visitor visa is applied for in advance on Form 7 of the Immigration Regulations 2014 and costs 50 dollars for up to one month, 150 for up to two months and 250 for up to three months.
Maximum stay: Up to 3 months, chosen in the application (1, 2 or 3 months)

Business and self-employment

Business visa Business Visa (Immigration Regulations 2014, regulation 6)
Nauru's business visa covers running a business or profession, diplomatic or consular work, education, media, religious vocation, research and employment.
Maximum stay: Single entry up to 3 months; multiple entry up to 12 months

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a visa on arrival in Nauru?

The official forms describe only applications made before travel to the Immigration Office in Nauru, in person through a representative or online, with the fee paid in advance.

How much is a Nauru visitor visa?

50 dollars for up to one month, 150 dollars for up to two months and 250 dollars for up to three months. The fee is non-refundable.

How long must my passport be valid?

The passport must not expire within three months of the date of the application.

What happens if I overstay?

The Immigration Act 2014 sets an overstayer fee of 50 dollars per day after expiry. Overstayers receive a notice giving them 7 days to pay and apply for a new visa, after which they face prosecution and removal.

Can I appeal a refusal?

Yes. The Immigration Act 2014 provides an appeal to the Minister (section 12) and to the President (section 13); each lodgement costs 20 dollars.