Are you an Indian citizen looking to improve your travel? Nauru’s citizenship by investment program could be your ticket to enhanced global mobility.
The Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP) was introduced as part of Nauru’s strategy to improve climate resilience and sustainable development by offering foreign nationals, including Indian citizens, the opportunity to obtain Nauru citizenship and enhance their global mobility with a second passport.
A Nauru passport increases visa free access for Indians to 86 countries, including the Schengen Area countries, the UK, Ireland, the UAE, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Russia.
To qualify, Indian applicants must make a significant economic donation of at least $105,000 to Nauru’s Treasury Fund, which supports renewable energy initiatives and sustainability goals. This guide will explain the eligibility criteria, citizenship process, and benefits of second citizenship and a Nauruan passport for Indians.
Program Overview of Nauru Citizenship by Investment for Indians
Indian nationals ere eligible to apply for the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (ECRCP), commonly known as the Nauru citizenship by investment program. The program offers an alternative citizenship and a Nauru passport in exchange for foreign investment.
A single applicant must donate $105,000 to the Nauru Treasury Fund. A primary applicant and up to three dependents qualify for the program with a $110,000 donation.
The investment process for Indians must be initiated through an Authorized Agent licensed by the Nauru Program Office, the government authority for the Nauru citizenship program.
Benefits of Nauru Citizenship for Indians
- Enhanced global mobility: The Nauru passport ranks 28 places ahead of India’s in the 2025 Enhanced Mobility Index of the Global Passport Index. Given India’s weak passport, Indian citizens who acquire a Nauru passport open up visa free travel considerably through its access to strategic destinations like the UK, the UAE, Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, Russia, and European Union countries.
- Affordable citizenship: Nauru citizenship by investment requires a $105,000 financial contribution for single applicants and a $110,000 financial contribution for families of up to four, making it one of the cheapest citizenship programs for Indians.
- Reliable Plan B: With India’s increasing political tensions with China and Pakistan, Indian nationals can protect themselves with Nauru’s politically neutral alternative passport.
- Fast citizenship timeline: Indians can obtain citizenship and get a Nauruan passport within three to four months.
- No visit or residency requirements: There are no requirements to visit Nauru or relocate to the country from India to acquire citizenship or maintain a Nauru passport.
- Citizenship for family: Indian applicants can apply for citizenship for their spouse, children, parents, and grandparents.
- No in-person interviews: Indians have the option to complete the mandatory citizenship interview virtually or in person.
- Tax planning: Indians pay low Nauru taxes on their income. There is no capital gains tax, wealth tax, or inheritance tax.
- Discreet citizenship program: The Nauru citizenship program has a discreet application and due diligence process, which enables Indian nationals to obtain Nauruan citizenship confidentially with no obligation to disclose their new citizenship status or accounts at banks in Nauru to Indian authorities.
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Nauru Citizenship Eligibility Criteria for Indian Applicants
Main applicant
- Be over 18
- Be of good character
- Have the means to invest $105,000
- Have a clean criminal history
Family members
- Spouse
- Children under 18
- Unmarried dependent children under 30
- Parents and grandparents over 55
- Unmarried siblings
Required investment
The single investment route is a significant economic contribution to the to the Nauru Treasury Fund.
|
Nauru Treasury Fund |
Single Applicant |
Family of Up to Four |
Family of Five |
Additional Dependent |
|
Non-Refundable Contribution |
$105,000 |
$110,000 |
$115,000 |
+$15,000 each |
Required Documents for Indian Citizens
The official website for Nauru citizenship by investment lists the following required documents.
- Nauru citizenship application form
- Nauru passport application form
- Declaration Form
- Oath of Allegiance to Nauru Form
- Valid passport
- Government-issued IDs of countries of residence
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photos
- Clean Clearance Certificate from the Ministry of External Affairs (via Passport Seva Kendra / Indian Police), and any other countries of residency up to the previous six months for the last ten years
Supporting documents
- Proof of a legitimate source of investment funds (bank statements, employment certificates, company incorporation certificates)
- Proof of address
- Educational certificates
- Medical reports
Step-by-Step Nauru Citizenship Application Process for Indians
Step one: Initial consultation
An Authorized and Nauru citizenship by investment lawyer will assess your eligibility for the program.
Step two: Complete application forms and pay fees
Complete the required citizenship and passport application forms. Your licensed agent will submit them and the required government fees to the Program Office to start the Nauru citizenship application process.
Step three: Due diligence checks
The Program Office carries out diligence checks through an independent firm. You must attend a citizenship interview remotely.
Step four: Pre-approval confirmation
The government will pre-approve your application once you pass the due diligence checks.
Step five: Make the donation
After receiving approval, you can make the investment contribution to the Nauru Treasury Fund and send proof to the Program Office.
Step seven: Oath of Allegiance
Take the Oath of Allegiance to Nauru and receive your citizenship certificate.
Take a look at how Nauru’s passport compares to India’s in the 2025 Global Passport Index
Processing Time and Fees for Indian Citizens
Citizenship timeline
Month 1 (preparation)
- Consult with an Authorized Agent about the program requirements and start document preparation.
- Submit your application to the Nauru Program Office.
Month 2 (processing)
- A due diligence firm performs thorough due diligence checks.
- Make the required contribution after receiving approval in principle.
Month 3/4 (approval)
- Take the Oath of Allegiance and obtain a citizenship certificate.
- Obtain a Nauru passport
Application fees
Acquiring Nauru citizenship by investment requires paying government fees along with the necessary investment contribution.
Application Fee:
- Solo applicant: $25,000
- Family of up to four: $27,500
- Family of five or more: $30,000
Due Diligence Fee:
- Main applicant: $10,000
- Each dependent aged 16 or over: $7,500)
Passport fee:
$500 per passport
Expected CBI cost for Indians
The following table outlines the required donation and fees for a single applicant and a family of four, including two children aged 13 and 17.
|
Cost |
Single Applicant |
Family of Four |
|
Investment Required |
$105,000 |
$110,000 |
|
Due Diligence Fee |
$10,000 |
$25,000 |
|
Application Fee |
$25,000 |
$27,500 |
|
Passport Fee |
$500 |
$2,000 |
|
Total |
$140,500 |
$164,500 |
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