Nauru visa options for Canada passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Nauru

Rules are written for ordinary-passport foreign nationals generally; most must apply in advance by email, though about 15 Pacific/partner states get a free 90-day visa on arrival and Russia, Spain and the UAE are visa-exempt for 90 days.

• Tourist

  Visitor (Tourist) Visa

  Issued for 1, 2 or 3 months (approx); most nationals must obtain it before arrival, no general visa-on-arrival.

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by published rules. Recommended: Nauru has very limited medical facilities and serious cases require costly overseas evacuation, so comprehensive travel/medical cover with evacuation is strongly advised.

  Good for

  Tourists and short-term leisure visitors who are not eligible for visa-on-arrival or visa-exempt entry.

  Requirement

  Email application to Nauru Immigration with completed form and passport valid at least 3 months; fee reported around AUD/USD 50-250 depending on length (verify).

• Business

  Business Visa

  Around 3 months single-entry or up to 12 months multiple-entry, renewable (approx; verify).

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by published rules. Recommended given Nauru's limited healthcare and high evacuation costs.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals visiting for business or investors setting up a licensed business in Nauru.

  Requirement

  Local sponsor/invitation and, for investors, a business licence under the Business Licences Regulations 2018; apply by email with form and passport. Fees vary widely by entry type (reported from ~AUD 100 up to AUD 8,000 for some categories).

• Business

  Special Purpose Visa

  Set case-by-case at immigration's discretion (varies).

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by published rules. Recommended due to Nauru's limited medical facilities.

  Good for

  Non-citizens entering for specific non-tourist activities such as journalism, research or religious missions (not an immigration route).

  Requirement

  Documentation of purpose plus form and valid passport. Note: media/journalist applications are reported to cost AUD 8,000 for a 3-month visa (non-refundable), per government and news sources.

• Work

  Local Business (Employment) Visa

  Up to 12 months, renewable while the employment and eligibility continue (approx).

  Insurance

  RequiredNot stated as mandatory; a medical fitness certificate is part of the application. Recommended to hold private medical cover with evacuation, as local care is very limited.

  Good for

  Skilled foreign workers filling employment gaps, employed by a Nauruan or 100% Nauruan-owned local business.

  Requirement

  Employment contract with a qualifying local business, plus passport, employer letter, police/criminal record certificate and medical certificate emailed to Nauru Immigration.

• Residence

  Dependent / Residence (Family) Visa

  Tied to the sponsor's visa or citizenship status (varies).

  Insurance

  RequiredNot stated as mandatory. Recommended for all family members given limited local healthcare.

  Good for

  Spouses, children under 18 and fully dependent family members of a lawful resident or, for the residence stream, of a Nauruan citizen.

  Requirement

  Proof of relationship/dependency and sponsor documents; dependent visa reported around AUD 1,000, while the family-of-citizen residence stream is reported as no fee (verify).

• Residence

  Economic & Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP)

  Permanent citizenship (lifelong); no physical residence requirement.

  Insurance

  OptionalNot required as a program condition.

  Good for

  Investors aged 18+ of good character seeking Nauruan citizenship and passport through a contribution to the Treasury Fund.

  Requirement

  Non-refundable contribution from USD 105,000 for a single applicant (a USD 25,000 discount applies to applications filed before 30 June 2026, bringing it to ~USD 90,000), plus due-diligence/processing fees, clean criminal record, good health and background checks.

Nauru publishes little online and processes most visas by email case-by-case; durations and fees vary and must be confirmed with Nauru Immigration before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Canada → Nauru: frequently asked

Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit Nauru?

Visa required. Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Canada passport holder live or work long-term in Nauru?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Nauru has 6 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Nauru?

Entry to Nauru never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Nauru visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.