How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
An application may be made before, on or after entry into Nauru. The visa authorises the holder to enter and remain in Nauru as a resident; it may be granted for a limited or unlimited period, permits multiple entries and permits any activity for which a business visa may be granted. It expires for a spouse dependant on divorce or formal separation, and for any other dependant on ceasing to be a dependant, except for a residence visa granted to a child of a Nauruan citizen; the Minister may declare that a visa continues in force on conditions the Minister specifies.
See recorded sources
- Recorded source · ronlaw.gov.nr
(2) An application for a residence visa may be made before, on or after entry into Nauru.
- Recorded source · ronlaw.gov.nr
(3) The purpose of a residence visa is to authorise the holder to enter and remain in Nauru as a resident.
- Recorded source · ronlaw.gov.nr
(4) A residence visa:
(a) may be granted for a limited or unlimited period;
(b) permits multiple entries; and
(c) permits the holder to engage in any activity for which a business visa may be granted.
- Recorded source · ronlaw.gov.nr
(5) Subject to subregulations (6) and (7), a residence visa expires:
(a) for a spouse dependant, on divorce or formal separation; or
(b) for any other dependant, on him or her ceasing to be a dependant.
- Recorded source · ronlaw.gov.nr
(6) Subregulation (5) does not apply to a residence visa granted to a child of a Nauruan citizen.
- Recorded source · ronlaw.gov.nr
(7) The Minister may declare that a visa does not expire in accordance with subregulation (5) but continues in force on the conditions, if any, specified by the Minister.
