Nauru · Skilled Worker Visa

Local Business (Employment) Visa

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-06-24 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income

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Processing

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Path to PR

Job offer

Required

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At a Glance

Visa Duration

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Processing Time

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Min Income

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Path to PR

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Application Timeline

Employer Sponsorship

7–14 days

Secure job offer from registered Nauru company or government entity

Blocker: Must have local sponsor

Document Collection

14–28 days

Gather passport, employer letter, medical and criminal certificates

Can overlap previousBlocker: Criminal record and medical certificates take time

Email Application

1–3 days

Email application to darlenenauruimmi@gmail.com with all documents

Blocker: All documents must be ready

Immigration Review

14–30 days

Immigration Division reviews application and supporting documents

Blocker: May require additional information

Visa Decision

3–7 days

Receive approval or rejection notification via email

Blocker: Processing backlogs possible

Travel Arrangements

3–14 days

Book flights, arrange accommodation, prepare for departure

Blocker: Limited flight connections to Nauru

Entry Processing

1–2 days

Passport processing at airport, return next morning

Blocker: Passport held overnight for processing

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Yaren

Single (monthly)€1,275

Family (monthly)€2,400

Rent 1BR (center)€480

Groceries€250

Transport pass€30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Local Business (Employment) Visa?

The Local Business (Employment) Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Nauru. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Local Business (Employment) Visa lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Nauru?

Yes. Nauru offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Nauru country page.

What is the cost of living in Nauru?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Yaren: €1,275/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

justice.gov.nr

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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