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title: Nauru visa for citizens of the United States
description: Citizens of the United States need a visa for Nauru and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Nauru visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States need a visa for Nauru and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa (30 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Contact Nauruan Press Office** — Obtain application form and schedule an appointment at Nauruan Press Office in New York (c/o Permanent Mission of Nauru to the UN).
2. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport, photo, flight tickets, accommodation, bank statements, insurance, and fee.
3. **Attend in-person appointment** — Submit application and documents at the Nauruan Press Office during the appointment.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the fee (amount not specified) at the Press Office.
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing time is not publicly specified; confirm with the office.
6. **Collect visa** — Visa is issued with 30 days validity; collect passport from the Press Office.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid US passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Obtain from Nauruan Press Office.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Recent, white background.
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight itinerary.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash.
- **Travel insurance** (Travel): Covering medical and repatriation.
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Financial): Paid at Nauruan Press Office.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash

Sufficient funds for the duration of stay required.

## Good to know

- No official online application portal exists for US citizens.
- Visa must be obtained before travel; no visa on arrival for US passport holders.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect documents** — Double-check all requirements with Nauruan Press Office before appointment.
- **Insufficient funds** — Provide clear bank statements showing adequate balance.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Nauru?

Citizens of the United States need a visa for Nauru and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa (30 days).

### How long can citizens of the United States stay in Nauru?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of the United States need for Nauru?

Valid US passport (with at least 6 months validity); Completed visa application form; Passport-sized photograph; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Nauru?

At least 6 months.

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- [Nauru visa for every passport](/visa/nauru)
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