🇳🇷 Nauru visa requirements for New Zealand citizens
Yes — New Zealand citizens need a visa to enter Nauru, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for New Zealand passport holders
New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Nauru. Applications generally go through a Nauru embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Nauru immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The New Zealand passport ranks #20 worldwide, opening 162 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 39 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Nauru is not among them — it is one of the 16 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Nauruan citizens traveling to New Zealand face the same requirement (visa required).
Across Micronesia as a whole, 4 of 5 destinations are open to New Zealand travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Nauru
- Capital
- Yaren
- Region
- Micronesia
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Nauru
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Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nauru?
Yes — New Zealand citizens need a visa to enter Nauru, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Nauru?
The currency in Nauru is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Yaren.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for New Zealand citizens traveling to Nauru. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Nauru embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.