Nauru Citizenship by Investment 2026 | Frederick Capital
Nauru citizenship by investment from $90,000 USD (limited-time rate until 31 Dec 2026; standard $115,000). Exclusive Pacific island program, 85+ visa-free destinations, 3-4 month processing. Frederick Capital advisory.
Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme. The US$90,000 rate is the Iruwa Initiative promotion for applications through 31 December 2026.
As of October 2026 — Statutory Quick Facts & Investment Tiers
| Route | October 2026 statutory position |
|---|---|
| Treasury contribution | US$90,000 through 31 December 2026, then US$115,000. Add US$2,000 per dependant aged 16+. |
- Minimum outlay
- US$90,000 promotional contribution through 31 December 2026 (standard US$115,000). Family of 4 minimum: US$90,000 plus US$2,000 per dependant aged 16+. Children under 16 add no contribution.
- Government / processing fees
- Application, due diligence, bank due diligence and passport fees are extra. An all-in single-applicant figure of about US$102,700 was compiled in October 2026 from the published schedule.
- Processing timeline
- The official unit says typically 3 to 4 months.
- Visa-free / mobility
- No Schengen access. A UK visa has been required since 9 December 2025. Ireland requires a visa. The official list cites 85 or more destinations in Asia and the Middle East.
- Tax and residency highlights
- Citizenship is not tax residence. No residence period is required to hold the passport.
- Governing legal framework
- Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Programme. The US$90,000 rate is the Iruwa Initiative promotion for applications through 31 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does Nauru citizenship by investment cost?
- The standard contribution is USD 115,000 for a single applicant. A limited-time offer reduces this to USD 90,000 under the Iruwa Initiative for applications filed by 31 December 2026. Each dependant aged 16 or over adds USD 2,000 and children under 16 add nothing, so a family of four with children under 16 contributes USD 92,000 at the offer rate. Government, due-diligence and passport fees are extra.
- How long does it take to get Nauru citizenship?
- Nauru citizenship by investment typically takes 3 to 4 months to process from submission of a complete application. The programme was updated in January 2026 with new streamlined procedures. There is no requirement to visit Nauru at any stage.
- Do I need to live in Nauru to keep my citizenship?
- No. Nauru citizenship by investment has no physical presence or residency requirement. Once granted, citizenship is permanent and does not require you to visit or reside in Nauru.
- How many countries can I visit with a Nauru passport?
- The Nauru passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 85+ destinations, including Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea. Nauru is a member of the Commonwealth and the Pacific Islands Forum. Nauru passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom (since December 2025), Ireland and the Schengen Area.