Nauru has made the biggest overhaul to its citizenship by investment program since it was introduced in November 2024. The cost of the Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program (NECRCP) has been significantly lowered with a promotional discount valid for new applications until 30 June 2026.
Under the anniversary promotion, the minimum contribution for a single investor has been slashed from $105,000 to $90,000, and applicants now only need to contribute an additional $2,000 per dependent over 16.
Combined with big reductions in government fees and due diligence expenses, the overall cost has plummeted by roughly 30 percent for solo applicants and families of four.
Along with the price cut, the new family rules have expanded dependent eligibility. There is now no age cap for dependent children or grandparents, and married children and siblings now qualify as eligible dependents.
Lower Costs and Simplified Fee Structure
The Nauru Citizenship by Investment Program previously followed a tiered pricing model based on these contribution amounts:
- $105,000 for a single applicant
- $110,000 for a main applicant with up to three dependents
- $115,000 for a main applicant with four or more dependents
- $15,000 per sibling
The Nauru Program Office has dropped the tiered structure and switched to a more straightforward pricing, with two major updates:
- A reduced minimum contribution of $90,000 for a single applicant (until 30th June 2026).
- A fixed fee of $2,000 for each dependent over the age of 16.
Reduced fees
Along with the promotional contribution amount, application and due diligence fees have been substantially reduced.
The application fee for the principal applicant has been lowered to $5,000, from $25,000, while rather than a flat $27,500 application fee for a family of four, each dependent over age 16 has a $2,000 application fee.
Due diligence fees have also been lowered to $6,000 from $10,000 for the main applicant, and to $3,000 from $7,500 for each dependent over 16.
Overall, the total cost of the contribution and government fees for a single applicant have dropped by $40,000 for a single applicant and $47,500 for a family of four, assuming one child is over 16 and one is under.
According to Joe Rice, Head of Citizenship Programs at Global Citizen Solutions, the new pricing structure is proof that Nauru is embracing a more modern market mindset.
“Nauru’s revamped pricing is a clear aim to enter the market as a highly accessible entry-level citizenship program. The limited-time offer makes the Nauru passport one of the most affordable globally.”
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Expanded Family Eligibility
While lower pricing has dominated the headlines, the broadening of eligible dependents has transformed Nauru immigration for foreign nationals. Previously, only children under 18 — or up to 30 if financially dependent — and parents or grandparents over 55 qualified as dependents, but these age limits and financial dependency requirements have been removed.
Along with dropping the age and financial requirements, the Nauru Citizenship by Investment official website confirms that married children and siblings can now be included.
Joe Rice also weighed in on the broader family inclusion update, stating, “Removing the age and marital restriction mirrors the growing demand for citizenship programs that cover the whole family. Programs that accommodate extended family structures and support multi-generational security are becoming more competitive.”
Positioning in a Competitive Market
The reforms come at a time when Nauru is aiming to reassert itself in a market that is seeing increasing competition, which includes the São Tomé and Príncipe Citizenship by Investment Program and other recently introduced citizenship programs.
While the program is still building momentum and application numbers, the Nauru government is confident that the revenues generated are already having a positive impact on much needed economic development and climate resilience efforts.
But it’s not all smooth sailing – the program still has to overcome a few hurdles that may influence investor perceptions, including the loss of the UK as one of the Nauru passport visa free countries in December 2025. That said, diplomatic efforts are at the forefront of the objectives of Nauru authorities.
Should Nauru be part of your Plan B strategy?
If you’re an investor looking at alternative passport options, Nauru’s updated pricing and family rules mean you have a low-cost option for a politically neutral second passport and long-term security rather than a realistic destination for settling down.
With support from Global Citizen Solutions and a Nauru Citizenship by Investment lawyer, you can capitalize on the reduced fees, the opportunity to include more family members, and the promotional window to secure a second citizenship and passport with more attractive terms.