Nauru and most countries do not have mutual visa exemption for ordinary passports. To visit Nauru for tourism, you typically need to apply for a visa through an invitation from a host in Nauru or via a Nauru diplomatic mission in your own country. Common required documents include a completed visa application form, your passport and copies (valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank visa page), proof of hotel reservation, and round-trip flight tickets. The standard tourist visa allows a stay of about one month and costs approximately 100 Australian Dollars. Transit without a visa is allowed for passengers holding onward tickets and valid visas for their final destination.
Prohibited items at customs include weapons (including switchblades and knives), explosives, and drugs. Visitors aged 16 or older may bring in 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1 pound of tobacco. Those aged 21 or over can bring up to 3 quarts of alcoholic beverages or wine. There is no cash limit for entry, but amounts exceeding 2,500 Australian Dollars must be declared. Taking more than 2,500 Australian Dollars out of the country requires declaration and payment of applicable taxes.
| Category | Daily Cost (Excluding Flights) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | 120–200 | Simple guesthouses, local eateries, walking, and shared rides |
| Comfortable | 250–400 | Main island hotels, sit-down meals, car rental or private transfers |
| Luxury | 500+ | Dedicated guides, private boat fishing trips, customized logistics |
Nauru relies heavily on imports, so food and accommodation prices are relatively high. Cash payments are the norm across the island, as card payments are very limited—make sure to bring enough Australian Dollars in cash in advance.