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Nauru Citizenship by Investment for Chinese Nationals

Chinese nationals can in principle apply to the Nauru citizenship by investment programme, but China does not allow dual citizenship, so this route carries a serious caution that should be settled before anything else.

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Reference
Official authorityNauru Program Office, Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program
ProgrammeNauru Citizenship
For nationalityChinese
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 25 May 2026.
A reduced contribution is reported until 30 June 2026, after which the minimum is reported to rise. Note also that China does not permit dual citizenship, so acquiring Nauru citizenship may result in loss of Chinese nationality.

Eligibility for Chinese nationals

The programme is a contribution based citizenship route run by the Nauru Program Office. We did not find China on Nauru's published list of restricted countries.

The central issue is on the Chinese side. China does not recognise dual citizenship, so a Chinese national who acquires Nauru citizenship may lose Chinese nationality. Treat this as the first question to settle, and take independent advice before acting.

Routes

The route is a financial contribution toward the programme, plus application and due diligence fees. There is no residence requirement of the kind seen in residency routes.

Applicants pass background checks before any approval. Confirm the current process and document list with the Nauru Program Office.

Timeline

Contribution based citizenship routes are usually quicker than residence routes, but timelines change. Confirm the current processing time with the official authority.

Costs

The figures below are indicative and drawn from public reporting, and a reduced contribution is reported only until 30 June 2026. Confirm the current amounts with the official authority before acting.

ItemIndicative amountNotes
Single applicant contributionReported USD 90,000 until 30 June 2026Reported to rise to USD 115,000 afterwards
Application feeReported at USD 5,000Per application

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Nauru Program Office, Economic and Climate Resilience Citizenship Program publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can Chinese nationals keep both passports?

China does not recognise dual citizenship, so acquiring Nauru citizenship may lead to loss of Chinese nationality. Take independent advice and confirm with the relevant Chinese authorities before acting.

Is China a restricted country for the programme?

We did not find China on Nauru's published list of restricted countries, but eligibility and due diligence rules change. Confirm current eligibility with the Nauru Program Office.

Will the contribution amount change?

A reduced contribution is reported until 30 June 2026, after which the minimum is reported to increase. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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