Nauru Cuts Citizenship-By-Investment Costs & Launches Limited-Time 30% Offer

Nauru has announced a significant overhaul of its citizenship-by-investment framework, reducing costs by up to 30% and introducing a limited-time offer running through 30 June 2026. The announcement coincided with the program’s first anniversary.

The Nauru Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program has revised its pricing model with immediate effect. The core contribution has increased by USD 10,000 to a flat USD 115,000. That figure, however, is offset by substantial reductions in application and due diligence fees, producing materially lower total costs for applicants.

Applications submitted before 30 June benefit from an anniversary promotion that reduces the contribution to USD 90,000. When combined with the revised fee structure, single applicants see savings of 29%, while families of four reach a full 30% reduction compared with the previous pricing model.

What applicants will pay under the new structure

The permanent pricing changes simplify the fee structure considerably. Application fees for the principal applicant are now USD 5,000, down from USD 25,000. Dependent application fees have been reduced to USD 2,000 per person. Due diligence fees have also fallen, with principal applicants charged USD 6,000 and dependents USD 3,000 each.

Outside the promotional period, the contribution remains set at USD 115,000, plus USD 2,000 for each additional applicant. During the limited-time offer, the USD 90,000 contribution applies only to the principal applicant.

Broader family eligibility reshapes the offer

Beyond pricing, the program has removed several eligibility restrictions: age limits for children and parents have been eliminated; financial dependency requirements have been dropped; and married children and siblings are now accepted as dependents.

For multi-generational families, these adjustments expand the scope of individuals who can be included under a single application and reduce the need for parallel filings.

Early performance and external pressures

Program CEO Edward Clark has framed the changes as a response to rising global uncertainty rather than weak uptake, citing growing geopolitical tension and increased scrutiny around mobility options. He described the passport as a politically neutral alternative that offers flexibility at an accessible investment level.

Public data point to a modest first year. By August 2025, nine months after launch, the program had received 20 applications, with another 20 reported in agent pipelines. By comparison, São Tomé and Príncipe recorded close to 100 applications within its first five months.

Nauru’s position became more complicated in December 2025 when it lost visa-free access to the UK. The UK Home Office cited concerns linked to the citizenship program, a characterisation Nauru disputes as diplomatic discussions continue.

Screening standards remain unchanged

Lower fees have not altered compliance requirements. The program continues to apply a four-stage screening process, including interviews and background checks conducted through international due diligence providers. Recent legislative updates now allow electronic filings, with electronic signatures set to replace wet-ink requirements.

For investors assessing revised citizenship programs in a tightening mobility environment, cost alone is rarely decisive. Knightsbridge Group works with clients to evaluate citizenship-by-investment options in context, balancing pricing, access, risk, and long-term mobility outcomes before decisions are made.