IMMIGRATION DIVISION
Protecting Nauru’s sovereign borders and its national security
WHAT WE DO
The Immigration Division is responsible for implementing the Immigration Act 2014 (Act) and the Immigration Regulations 2014 (Regulations).
In doing so, the Immigration Division performs the following functions:
- Process visa applications and issue appropriate visas to people seeking entry into Nauru.
- Monitor the arrival, entry and departure of people at our borders.
- Monitor the visa status of foreign nationals.
- Identify and issue notices to overstayers.
- Enforce removal orders and ensure that prohibited immigrants, including overstayers, are safely removed from Nauru.
CLASSES OF VISAS
- Visitor Visa
- Business Visa
- Local Business (Employment) Visa
- Residence Visa
- Regional Processing Centre Visa
- Special Purpose Visa
- Temporary Settlement Visa
- Dependant Visa
VISA APPLICATION FORMS
Application Form for Business Visa
Application Form for Dependant Visa
Application Form for Local Business (Employment) Visa
Application Form for Regional Processing Centre Visa
Application Form for Residence Visa
Application Form for Special Purpose Visa
Application Form for Visitor Visa
VISA FEES
DescriptionFee
| Lodgement of Appeal to Minister (s12 (1) of Immigration Act 2014) | $20 |
| Lodgement of Appeal to President (s13 (1) of Immigration Act 2014) | $20 |
| Overstayer fee (s10(6) of Immigration Act 2014) | $50 per day for every day after the expiration of visa |
| Class of Visa | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Business Visa | Multiple entry up to 12 months | Single entry up to 3 months |
| Business visa (General) Conduct a business or profession in Nauru |
$6,000 | – |
| Business visa (Diplomatic) Perform the role of diplomatic or consular representative of a foreign country | – | – |
| Business visa (Education) Engage in education |
– | – |
| Business visa (Media) Engage in film, journalism or other media activities |
– | $8,000 |
| Business visa (Religious Vocation) Engage in a religious vocation, whether or not for reward |
– | – |
| Business visa (Research) Engage in research, whether or not for reward |
$200 | $100 |
| Business visa (Employment) Engage in employment in Nauru Others |
$8,000 $1,000 |
– |
| Dependant Visa | $1,000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Local Business (Employment) Visa | Multiple entries (single person) $300 Multiple entries (spouse and children) $400 |
– |
|---|
| Regional Processing Centre Visa (Asylum Seekers) | $1,000 per month | |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visa | Nil | |
|---|---|---|
|
Special Purpose Visa |
Multiple entries | Single entry |
| For the purpose mentioned in regulation 11 For any other purpose | $100 $200 |
$50 $100 |
| Temporary Settlement Visa (Refugees) | $2,000 per month |
|---|
|
Description |
Fee |
| For a period not exceeding 1 month For a period not exceeding 2 month For a period not exceeding 3 month | $50 $150 $250 |
|
Description |
Fee |
| If no fee is payable for the visa Single entry visa Multiple entry visa | Nil $10 $20 |
|
Description |
Fee |
| Single entry and multiple entries visa Single entry business visa (media) | $50 $50 |
UPDATES
Immigration Amnesty
Public announcement released for foreign nationals with expired or no visas to stay, leave, or remain in Nauru, to rectify their illegality by 31st May 2024. 
Local Business (Employment) Visa
The Immigration Division has introduced a new class of visa known as the Local Business (Employment) Visa.
This class of visa is specifically designed to meet the needs of local individuals and businesses. The underlying criteria is that it is only limited to Nauruans or businesses which are 100% Nauruan-owned.
Notice to Overstayers
The Immigration Division has developed a notice to be issued to overstayers. All overstayers are given 7 days to pay the overstayer fee of $50 for every day that they have outstayed their visa and to also apply for a new visa to regularise their presence in Nauru. If they fail to so, they are liable to prosecution and immediate removal from Nauru.
OUR TEAM
Darlene Dabana
Acting Director of Immigration
Bronia Detageouwa
RPC Visa Manager
Greg Garoa
Acting Senior Immigration Officer
JJ Bop
Visa and Immigration Officer
Cheisty Duburiya
Visa and Immigration Officer
Whitney Botelanga
Visa and Immigration Officer
Deuce Hedmond
Visa and Immigration Officer
Starrington Dowabobo
Visa and Immigration Officer
Amuson Bernicke
Visa and Immigration Officer
Ideana Atto
Visa and Immigration Officer
Stanton Dame
Visa and Immigration Officer
Dawnia Aiyunge
Visa and Immigration Officer
OUR LOCATION
Department of Justice and Border Control
Ground Floor
Government Buildings
Yaren District
Republic of Nauru