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Nauru

Nauru delivers profound community on a 21 sq km island of 10,000—English spoken widely, AUD currency, pure Pacific intimacy minus the crowds.

CLIMATE
29°C avg · 2800h sun/yr
CURRENCY
AUD A$
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Moderate
#1 globally · Safety index 53/100
COST OF LIVING
TIME ZONE
GMT+12
UTC+12

What it's like to live in Nauru

Nauru is an extraordinarily compact island nation in the central Pacific, presenting a unique and challenging environment for expatriates. As the world's smallest independent republic, it offers an intensely localized experience where nearly every in...


Cost of living
1-bed apartment, city
A$4,000Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
A$11.00Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
A$0.00Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
A$0.00One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Nauru's healthcare system is primarily public, centered around the Republic of Nauru Hospital (RONH), the island's sole hospital.
  • While basic medical and dental care are free for Nauruan citizens, foreigners and expats typically pay out-of-pocket for services.
  • Comprehensive international health insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended for all expats due to limited local facilities.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Nauru requires advance visa approval for most international visitors, including citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. There is no visa-on-arrival program available. Travelers must obtain their visa before departure by submitting an application via email to Nauru's Department of Justice and Border Control (darlenenauruimmi@gmail.com) . The application process requires a completed visa application form, scanned copy of passport details page, valid passport with minimum 3 months validity, proof of hotel bookings or sponsorship from a Nauru...

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