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Nauru visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Nauru? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Micronesia | Continent: Oceania

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3Visa-free
0eVisa
11Visa on arrival
184Visa required

Nauru entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 3 can enter Nauru visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 11 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 184 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

14 of 198 passports can travel to Nauru without arranging anything before departure.

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Nauru entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Nauru
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nauru visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Nauru.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00054
Asia11049
Europe20043
North America00023
Oceania01003
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 3
Visa on arrival 11
Visa required 184

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nauru?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 3 can enter visa-free, 11 can get a visa on arrival and 184 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Nauru without a visa?

3 passports have visa-free access to Nauru, including United Arab Emirates, Spain and Russia. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Nauru offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 11 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Nauru. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Pacific passport holders need a visa for Nauru?

Of 13 passports from Oceania, 10 can enter Nauru visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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