Republic of Nauru visas
Nauru Visa Atlas coverage is intentionally lite and source-backed from RONLAW, Nauru's official online legal database. The reviewed source packet supports visitor visas, business visas, local business employment visas, public service employment visas, dependant visas, residence visas, long term stay visas, special purpose visas and protection-linked temporary settlement status, but it does not expose a modern public visa-service checklist for every filing route. Applicants should confirm the current filing place, form, fee, supporting evidence, sponsor or employer obligations and decision practice with the Director of Immigration, the Department of Justice and Border Control, a Nauruan mission or the competent Nauru authority before travelling, working, investing, studying or relying on long-stay status.
9 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
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RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database ↗ · RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database
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Regulators of immigration advice
- RONLAW - Nauru's Online Legal Database (RONLAW) — Official online legal database for Nauru legislation, subsidiary legislation, gazettes and immigration source material.
- Nauru Immigration Act 2014 (Immigration Act) — Official consolidated immigration source for entry, visa requirement, Director of Immigration authority, removal, review, trafficking and related regulations tables.
- Nauru Immigration Regulations 2014 (Immigration Regulations) — Official consolidated visa regulations for visitor, business, dependant, local business employment, residence, special purpose, temporary settlement, fee and evidence rules.
- Nauru 2025 Employment and Long Stay Regulations (2025 Regulations) — Official 2025 public service employment visa regulations; the RONLAW packet also includes the 2025 long term stay visa regulations.
Visa routes (9)
Visitor's Visa
Nauru visitor's visa route for short visits, based on the Immigration Regulations 2014.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Business Visa
Nauru business visa route covering general business, diplomatic, education, media, religious vocation, research and employment sub-classes in the Immigration Regulations.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Local Business Employment Visa
Nauru local business employment visa for foreign nationals employed by a Nauruan employer.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Public Service Employment Visa
Nauru public service employment visa for employment or consultancy contracts with a public service body.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Dependant's Visa
Nauru dependant's visa for dependants of business, residence or certain temporary settlement visa holders.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Residence Visa
Nauru residence visa for a dependant of a Nauruan citizen.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Long Term Stay Visa
Nauru long term stay visa route established by the Immigration (Long Term Stay Visa) Regulations 2025.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Special Purpose Visa
Nauru special purpose visa for specified official, crew, legal, humanitarian, emergency or residual purposes.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
Temporary Settlement Visa
Nauru temporary settlement visa framework linked to refugee recognition, derivative status or complementary protection.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Nauru have?+
We cover 9 Republic of Nauru visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, entrepreneur, sponsored work, family, general residence, and humanitarian. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Nauru visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 9 Republic of Nauru routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 4 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Nauru visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Republic of Nauru routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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