A Nauru passport unlocks visa-free, visa-on-arrival and eTA access to 80+ destinations across the Americas, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific, here’s the full country list.
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The Nauru passport gives its holders access to 80+ destinations without a prior visa, and ranks 60th in the world for travel freedom. It includes visa-free access to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, which is one reason Nauru is an option for investors exploring citizenship by investment.
This guide lists every visa-free destination by region, shows where a visa is still needed, and explains what the access means in practice. The figures reflect passport index data last refreshed in September 2026.
Nauru passport at a glance
| Global passport ranking | 58th |
| Visa-free destinations | 85+ |
The Nauru passport has stayed in a narrow band over five years: 57th in 2022, 60th in 2023, 60th in 2024, 56th in 2025 and 60th in 2026. In global passport rankings, “visa-free” covers visa-free entry, visa on arrival and electronic travel authorisation (eTA). Permitted length of stay and entry conditions differ by country, so always confirm the current rules before you travel.
Visa-free countries for Nauru passport holders
The 80+ destinations are grouped by region below. Each table reads left to right in alphabetical order.
Europe (4)
| Gibraltar | Kosovo | Montenegro | Russian Federation |
Caribbean, Central and South America (25)
| Anguilla | Antigua and Barbuda | The Bahamas | Barbados |
| Belize | Bermuda | British Virgin Islands | Cayman Islands |
| Costa Rica | Dominica | Dominican Republic | Ecuador |
| Falkland Islands | Grenada | Haiti | Jamaica |
| Montserrat | Nicaragua | Panama | Peru |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | St. Lucia | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Suriname |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
Asia (12)
| Bangladesh | Cambodia | Hong Kong (SAR China) | Macao (SAR China) |
| Malaysia | Maldives | Nepal | Singapore |
| South Korea | Sri Lanka | Thailand | Timor-Leste |
Middle East (5)
| Iran | Israel | Jordan | Palestinian Territory |
| United Arab Emirates |
Africa (23)
| Angola | Botswana | Burundi | Cape Verde Islands |
| Comoro Islands | Djibouti | Egypt | eSwatini |
| The Gambia | Guinea-Bissau | Kenya | Lesotho |
| Madagascar | Malawi | Mauritius | Mozambique |
| Rwanda | Seychelles | Sierra Leone | St. Helena |
| Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
Oceania and the Pacific (17)
| Cook Islands | Fiji | French Polynesia | Guam |
| Kiribati | Marshall Islands | Micronesia | New Caledonia |
| Niue | Northern Mariana Islands | Palau Islands | Papua New Guinea |
| Samoa | Solomon Islands | Tonga | Tuvalu |
| Vanuatu |
Which destinations are visa on arrival or eTA?
Most entries above are fully visa free. These are the exceptions:
| Visa on arrival | Nicaragua, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Iran, Jordan, Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Djibouti, Egypt, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Palau Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu |
| eTA (apply online before travel) | Suriname, St. Kitts and Nevis, South Korea, Israel |
Where do Nauru passport holders need a visa?
These commonly searched destinations do not appear on the September 2026 visa-free list:
| North America | Europe | Asia-Pacific | Gulf | Africa |
| United States | Schengen Area countries | Australia | Saudi Arabia | South Africa |
| Canada | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Qatar | Morocco |
| Mexico | Ireland | Japan | Kuwait | Nigeria |
| Türkiye | China | Bahrain | Ghana | |
| India | Oman | |||
| Indonesia | ||||
| Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | ||||
| Taiwan |
If you plan to visit one of these, apply for the visa in advance through the relevant embassy or consulate.
What Nauru’s visa-free access means in practice
The list is strongest across the Caribbean, the Pacific, Southern and East Africa, and key business hubs such as the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia. That suits regional business travel, property viewings and holidays on one passport.
It does not include the Schengen Area or the United Kingdom, and it does not give you the right to live or work in any listed country. Longer stays require a residence permit from the country concerned.
Why the visa-free list matters for citizenship by investment
Nauru is one of the newer citizenship by investment options, with Nauru citizenship starting from $105,000. Investors typically weigh:
- Visa-free access to 80+ destinations, including the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia
- A passport ranked 60th in global rankings in 2026
- A second passport as a backup for business and family travel
- Regional reach across the Caribbean, the Pacific and Africa
Looking for the current costs, timeline and requirements? Program rules change from time to time, so explore our Nauru Citizenship by Investment page for the process, eligibility and latest figures.
Speak to a UNO Capital advisor to find out whether Nauru citizenship by investment fits your travel and residency goals.
Last updated: October 2026. Visa requirements change often; confirm with official sources before travelling.
