Citizenship by investment
Naoero (formerly Nauru)Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program · Citizenship of Naoero (formerly Nauru)
- From
- USD 90,000
- Timeline
- On request
- From
- USD 90,000 ↗
- Timeline
- Typically 3–4 months
- Family
- Spouse, children, parents, siblings
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Contribution
- After approval
Why Naoero
A Pacific citizenship for the whole family
Travel without a visa or with a visa on arrival to over 85 destinations.
Your spouse or partner, children and stepchildren of any age, parents and siblings.
Naoero accepts dual citizenship.
You make the contribution only if your application is approved.
A USD 25,000 discount on the contribution for the principal applicant, for applications accepted up to 31 December 2026. ↗
How you qualify
One contribution, one advisor
Contribution
USD115,000
For the principal applicant. The amount rises with eligible dependents aged 16 or above. ↗
Contribution (Iruwa Initiative)
from USD90,000
The contribution for the principal applicant drops to USD 90,000 for applications accepted up to 31 December 2026, a USD 25,000 discount. ↗
The USD 25,000 Iruwa Initiative discount applies to applications accepted up to 31 December 2026 (USD 115,000 thereafter). ↗
Official registration
Orience is listed as Authorised Agent (Orience) on the official register of Naoero, valid until 10 February 2027. ecrcp.gov.nr/agents ↗
Legal framework
The law behind the citizenship by investment
The figures on this page come from the law of Naoero and the official pages of its authorities. We check them regularly.
- Last regulatory update
- 5 June 2026. SL 28 of 2026 extended the Iruwa Initiative, which reduces the main applicant's contribution, to 31 December 2026. Source ↗
- Information checked
Last change: 2026
Since 29 January 2026, the contribution and fee schedules are set by the Amendment Regulations 2026. Under the Iruwa Initiative, a USD 25,000 reduction applies to applications accepted until 31 December 2026.
See all legislation (11)
How the program has changed
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Aug 2024
Nauru (now Naoero) creates the Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program. Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 ↗
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Oct 2024
Program regulations and forms in force. Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations 2024 ↗
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Jan 2026
New contribution and fee schedules. Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship ↗
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Jun 2026
Iruwa Initiative extended to 31 December 2026. Extension of the Iruwa Initiative Special Project ↗
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Aug 2026
The country changes its official name from Nauru to Naoero; the program becomes the Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program.
Legislation in force
| Legislation | What it covers | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024), as amended ↗ | Citizenship program: eligibility, agents and procedure | RONLAW, Nauru's online legal database · 20 August 2024 |
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2025 (No. 50 of 2025) ↗ | Dependants, including grandparents | RONLAW; certified 23 December 2025 |
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2026 (No. 13 of 2026) ↗ | Minister responsible and refusal powers | RONLAW; certified 31 March 2026 |
| Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2026 (No. 21 of 2026) ↗ | Country name in legislation | RONLAW · 12 May 2026 |
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations 2024 (SL 31 of 2024) ↗ | Program regulations and forms | Government Gazette No. 453 of 2024; commenced 30 October 2024 |
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SL 2 of 2025) ↗ | Program amendment | RONLAW; notified 10 January 2025 |
| Passports (Citizenship Forms and Fees) Regulations 2025 (SL 26 of 2025) ↗ | Passport forms and fees | Government Gazette No. 201 of 2025 · 19 May 2025 |
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations (No. 2) 2025 (SL 52 of 2025) ↗ | Application forms | RONLAW; notified 18 September 2025 |
| Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SL 2 of 2026) ↗ | Contribution and fee schedules from 29 January 2026 | RONLAW; 29 January 2026 |
| Designation of the Iruwa Initiative Special Project (SL 4 of 2026) ↗ | Iruwa Initiative: reduced contribution | Government Gazette No. 36 of 2026 · 3 February 2026 |
| Extension of the Iruwa Initiative Special Project (SL 28 of 2026) ↗ | Extension of the Iruwa Initiative to 31 December 2026 | Government Gazette No. 197 of 2026 · 5 June 2026 |
Sources of the figures (2)
| # | Source | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Designation of a Special Project (SL 4 of 2026) and Extension (SL 28 of 2026), under s. 9(7) of the Act ↗ | From · A limited-time discount · Contribution (Iruwa Initiative) · One contribution, one advisor |
| 2 | Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations 2024, Schedule 1 (as substituted by SL 2 of 2026) ↗ | Contribution |
FAQs · Naoero
What families ask about Naoero
Short answers, each with its legal basis. Your advisor goes through the rest with you.
All questions, by countryWho can apply?
Principal applicants aged at least 18 who pass the due diligence of the Program Office and its approved firms and make the contribution, together with their eligible dependents. Applications are lodged only through a licensed Agent; Orience works with its licensed partner and prepares the file with you.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024), as amended ↗
What is the minimum contribution?
The standard contribution is US$115,000 for the principal applicant since 29 January 2026, and it rises with eligible dependents aged 16 or above and with siblings. The contribution is paid only after approval in principle.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SL 2 of 2026) ↗
Is there a discount on the contribution?
Yes. Under the Iruwa Initiative, a special project designated by the Government, the principal applicant's contribution is reduced by US$25,000, to US$90,000, for applications accepted up to 31 December 2026. Orience confirms the deadline with the Program Office before you file.
Legal basis: Designation of the Iruwa Initiative Special Project (SL 4 of 2026); Extension (SL 28 of 2026) ↗
Who can I include?
Your spouse in a monogamous relationship; your children, including adopted children; the parents and grandparents of you or your spouse; and the siblings of you or your spouse or de facto partner. The Act sets no age limits for dependents.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024), as amended ↗
How long does it take?
The Program Office typically takes three to four months from submission to the passport, and by regulation it must verify the application within 90 days of submission. Orience families typically allow a few extra weeks to gather the documents before filing and to receive the passports after the oath.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations 2024 (SL 31 of 2024), reg. 13(3); Program Office ↗
Is there an interview?
The principal applicant and dependents aged 16 or over may be required to attend an interview, virtual or in person, conducted by an approved due diligence firm. It is not systematic, but you should expect it. Orience prepares your family beforehand.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations 2024 (SL 31 of 2024) ↗
Can I keep my current passport?
Yes. The Program Office states that Naoero allows dual citizenship, so you keep your current nationality when you become a citizen of Naoero. The relevant section of the Citizenship Act is published on the official law website; your home country's own rules on a second passport still apply.
Legal basis: Naoero Program Office, FAQ; Naoero Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (RONLAW) ↗
Will my passport say Nauru or Naoero?
For now, passports are still issued under the name Nauru, and they remain valid: the change of name is an administrative transition and does not affect passports issued during this period. Citizenship certificates issued under the program already bear the new official name, Republic of Naoero. The Program Office will announce when passports with the new name become available.
Legal basis: Naoero Program Office, Circular «Official Name Change to the Republic of Naoero» (August 2026)
When do I pay the contribution?
After approval in principle, within 30 days of the approval letter. Your capital therefore is not committed until the Program Office has approved your family. The passports are issued once the contribution is received and the oath is taken.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Regulations 2024 (SL 31 of 2024) ↗
Can I add family members later?
Yes. After approval you can add a spouse, a child, a grandchild or any other eligible dependent, with no contribution for a child up to two years or an adopted child under 18 within three years. The same eligibility rules apply, and your advisor confirms the amounts before you apply.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship (Amendment) Regulations (No. 2) 2025 (SL 52 of 2025) ↗
Can my parents, grandparents and siblings be included?
Yes. The Act lists the parents and grandparents of you or your spouse, and the siblings of you or your spouse or de facto partner, among the eligible dependents, without age limits. Siblings and dependents aged 16 or above increase the contribution.
Legal basis: Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024), as amended ↗
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