Nauru
United States
United States visa for citizens of Nauru
Entry requirement
Citizens of Nauru need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Nauru apply for a visa for the United States
United States has no embassy or consulate in Nauru on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 978 km
- Consular Office of the United States in Honiara1,253 km
Commonwealth St., Honiara
- Embassy of the United States in Palikir1,277 km
1286 U.S. Embassy Pl., Palikir
The nearest US missions to Yaren District are in Majuro, the Marshall Islands (978 km from Yaren District), Honiara, the Solomon Islands (1,253 km) and Palikir, Micronesia (1,277 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Nauru is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
US visas issued to citizens of Nauru
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 63 | 22 |
| Exchange (J) | 2 | 1 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 8 | 0 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 51 | 27 |
| Total | 124 | 50 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 0.0% | 24.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 50 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Nauru, the 196th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 54%, visitor visas 44%. That is 60% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (124).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Nauru received 8, 69% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 24.1% for citizens of Nauru in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 0.0%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Nauru anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Nauru.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Nauru
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Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Nauru to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Nauru can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Nauru may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Nauru apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Nauru. Citizens of Nauru apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Nauru from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Nauru
Canada and Mexico require citizens of Nauru to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Nauru
US citizens need a visa for Nauru, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Nauru and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Nauru need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Nauru need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Nauru?
No. The United States has no embassy in Nauru. The nearest US embassy is in Majuro, the Marshall Islands, 978 km from Yaren District.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Nauru?
US citizens need a visa for Nauru, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of Nauru enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Nauru need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.