Oceania
Nauru
One of the world's smallest and least-visited countries: a single ring road, a phosphate-mined interior and WWII relics. Visas are needed in advance, flights are few, tourism barely exists and it's cash only.
- US travel advisoryLevel 1Exercise normal precautionsDetails
- Visa3 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyAUDUS$1 ≈ A$1.44Details
- Price level103%of US prices (World Bank PPP)
- English3/5Common in tourist areas
- PlugsType I240 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency110Police 110 · Ambulance 111 · Fire 112
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or treated water; most water is desalinated or rain-fed and short in droughts.Details
- LGBTQ+LegalLegal since 2016, but society is conservative and church-going; public affection may offend.Details
- DrivingOn the leftCheck licence rules with your rental firm; carry an IDP with your home licence.
When to visit Nauru
June–October is drier. November–May is the rainy season, with strong winds, swells and occasional cyclones.
Good to know
Entry
- Everyone needs a visa arranged with the Nauru government before travel; there's no visa on arrival.
- Your passport needs at least 3 months' validity after arrival.
- Nauru Airlines is the main link, via Brisbane, Fiji and Micronesia; book well ahead.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drug offences bring prison sentences
Etiquette
- Dress modestly; cover shoulders and knees away from the beach
- Ask before photographing people or entering private land
- Sunday is quiet and centred on church
Tipping
Not expected.
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Government of Nauru
- UK FCDO travel advice: Nauru
- World Bank open data
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