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Nauru tourist visa

Apply for a visitor visa before travelling unless you qualify for visa-free entry. The rules given for Russia, Israel and Spain differ.

Ways to get a Nauru tourist visa

  1. Visitor visa before travel

    Other permit

    Visitors who need a visa must apply before travelling.

    1. Email Nauru Immigration with the necessary details.
    2. Arrange your visitor visa before travelling.

  2. Visitor visa with no visa fee

    Other permit

    Citizens of China, the Cook Islands, Fiji, Israel, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are listed as exempt from the visa fee.

    Fee
    No visa fee.
    1. Email Nauru Immigration with the necessary details.
    2. Apply for your visitor visa before travelling, even though the visa fee is waived.

  3. Visa-free entry for United Arab Emirates citizens

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can enter without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free entry for Russian citizens

    No visa needed

    Russian citizens are listed as eligible for visa-free entry, but the stated stay lengths differ.

    Stay
    14 days under the bilateral agreement; 90 days in the International Air Transport Association listing.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Visa-free entry for Israeli citizens

    No visa needed

    Israeli citizens qualify under the bilateral agreement, and Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms visa-free entry.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days within any 6 months.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  6. Disputed visa-free entry for Spanish citizens

    No visa needed

    Spanish citizens are listed as visa-exempt by the International Air Transport Association and the Nauru tourism authority, but Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a visa is required.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in the International Air Transport Association listing; visa-free eligibility is disputed.
    Fee
    The Nauru embassy in Brisbane says Spanish citizens are exempt from the visa fee.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  7. Visa-free entry for certain diplomatic and official passports

    No visa needed

    Holders of Spanish diplomatic passports and holders of Indian or Japanese diplomatic or official passports can enter without a visa.

    Passports that qualify (3)

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get a visa before travelling.

Who doesn't

Visa-free entry is listed for citizens of Russia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, but some of these rules conflict. Certain diplomatic and official passport holders are also exempt.

How to apply

  1. Email Nauru Immigration to apply for a visitor visa.
  2. Include the necessary details and arrange your visa before travelling.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months.

Good to know

  • Visa processing times and the standard visitor visa fee are not given.
  • The visa-free rules for Russia, Israel and Spain conflict. Confirm which rule applies before travelling.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Nauru?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry must get a visa before travelling. Visa-free entry is listed for citizens of Russia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, but some of these rules conflict. Certain diplomatic and official passport holders are also exempt.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Nauru?

There are 7 options: Visitor visa before travel (a special permit); Visitor visa with no visa fee (a special permit); Visa-free entry for United Arab Emirates citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Russian citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Israeli citizens (no visa at all); Disputed visa-free entry for Spanish citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for certain diplomatic and official passports (no visa at all).

Who can go to Nauru without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can enter without a visa. Russian citizens are listed as eligible for visa-free entry, but the stated stay lengths differ. Israeli citizens qualify under the bilateral agreement, and Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms visa-free entry. Spanish citizens are listed as visa-exempt by the International Air Transport Association and the Nauru tourism authority, but Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says a visa is required. Holders of Spanish diplomatic passports and holders of Indian or Japanese diplomatic or official passports can enter without a visa.

What documents do I need for a Nauru tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 3 months..

How do I apply for a Nauru tourist visa?

1. 1. Email Nauru Immigration to apply for a visitor visa. 2. 2. Include the necessary details and arrange your visa before travelling.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Nauru?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Nauru visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Nauru be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Nauru tourist visa rules?

On Nauru's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Nauru?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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