🌍In 2026, the Republic of Nauru introduced significant updates to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. The changes affect key parameters, including the investment threshold, fee structure, family eligibility rules, and applicant admission policies.

After the update, the program operates under the following conditions:

— the minimum investment contribution is approximately USD 115,000;
— under a temporary initiative, the contribution is reduced to USD 90,000 until mid-2026;
— application processing time remains within 3 to 4 months;
— government fees, including due diligence costs, have been reduced.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Alongside the pricing revision, the family inclusion model has been significantly expanded. The updated framework removes strict requirements related to age limits and financial dependency, which broadens eligibility for applicants. The new rules allow:

— inclusion of adult children without strict age limits;
— inclusion of married children;
— inclusion of parents without full financial dependency requirements;
— inclusion of siblings in a single application.

🌐The program has also revised its applicant admission policy by moving several countries from a fully restricted category to a conditional admission framework. Citizens of the following countries can now apply under the “restricted jurisdiction” procedure:

— Russia;
— Belarus;
— Iran;
— North Korea;
— Myanmar;
— Afghanistan;
— Sudan;
— Yemen.

📉 The reform is largely driven by the program’s performance indicators. Nauru launched its citizenship program in 2024, but initial demand remained limited. According to industry data, only around 20 applications were submitted in the first months of operation. Additional pressure emerged in December 2025, when the United Kingdom revoked visa-free access for Nauru citizens, reducing the passport’s international mobility and affecting its investment appeal.

Against this backdrop, the revised structure introduces clear competitive adjustments. The base contribution of USD 115,000 is significantly lower than the non-refundable contributions required by Caribbean citizenship programs, which typically range from USD 200,000 to USD 250,000.