Yaren, Nauru – September 2025
Nauru has officially launched its Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP), marking the Pacific nation’s entry into the global citizenship-by-investment market. According to reports from RNZ, the first citizenships have already been granted, a milestone in the country’s effort to diversify its economy and strengthen climate resilience initiatives.
This new program is designed to attract international investors seeking second citizenship while directly contributing to Nauru’s Treasury Fund, which supports infrastructure and climate adaptation projects.
Key Program Details
Based on official documentation from the Nauru Program Office (ECRCP):
- Processing Time: Citizenship approval within 3–4 months.
- Contribution Requirement:
- Single applicant – USD $105,000
- Applicant + up to 3 dependents – USD $110,000
- Applicant + 4+ dependents – USD $115,000
- Additional siblings – USD $15,000 each
- Additional Fees:
- Application fee – USD $25,000 per file
- Due diligence – USD $10,000 (main applicant), USD $7,500 per dependent 16+
- Passport issuance – USD $500 per passport
- Eligible Dependents: Spouse, children (unmarried, up to age 30), parents, and siblings.
The program requires a strict due diligence process, including an interview conducted virtually or in person by an approved firm, ensuring compliance with international AML/KYC standards.
Benefits for Investors
Successful applicants receive full citizenship and passport rights, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 90 countries and territories, including the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE. Nauru also offers:
- No capital gains, inheritance, or global income taxes.
- Dual citizenship recognition.
- Citizenship transferable to future generations.
- No residency or mandatory travel requirements.
Strategic Impact
Prime Minister David Adeang emphasized that the program is both transparent and secure, ensuring funds are directed toward national progress. By focusing on climate resilience and economic diversification, Nauru aims to strengthen its long-term sustainability while providing global investors with a credible and competitive second citizenship option.
Date: September 2025
Source:
RNZ, Nauru ECRCP official documentation
