Asia and Oceania

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
• Local laws and customs
• Entry requirements

• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

• There is no consular representation in Nauru. Consular matters are covered by the British High Commission in Fiji. See General - Consular representation.
  
  
• Only a handful of British nationals visit Nauru each year. Most visits are trouble-free.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism in Nauru. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• The tropical cyclone season in Nauru normally runs from November to April. Throughout this period there is a high risk of strong winds and heavy rains with associated flooding, landslides and road closures.  Travellers are advised to monitor the latest weather bulletins for the Pacific Region, including Nauru, via the Fiji Meteorological Service, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), in local newspapers and on local radio.  See Natural Disasters.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

Safety and Security - Terrorism 

There is a low threat from terrorism in Nauru. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. For further information see Terrorism Abroad.

Safety and Security - Political Situation
Nauru Country Profile

There are heavy penalties for all drug offences.

Homosexuality is technically illegal in many Pacific countries and the law is occasionally enforced. Open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend some in Nauru.

See our Your Trip page.

Entry Requirements - Visas
British passport holders require a visa for Nauru. This must be obtained before your arrival in Nauru. For details on how to obtain a visa and on what exactly will be required at immigration, please contact one of the following:-
Nauru High Commission, Ratu Sukuna House, Victoria Parade, PO Box 2420, Government Buildings, Suva, Republic of Fiji; (Tel: + 679 331 3566; Fax:  + 678 330 2861); e-mail: naurulands@connect.com.fj.

or:

Director of Immigration, Customs and Immigration, Department of Justice, Government Building, Yaren District, Republic of Nauru; (Tel: + 674 444 3152 / 3162; Fax: + 674 444 3832).

Alternatively One World Travel in Fiji may be able to give advice. They can be contacted on: (telephone + 679 331 53111).

Entry Requirements - Passport validity
You must hold a valid passport to enter Nauru. Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of three months from the date of entry into Nauru.

Entry Requirements - Travelling with children
Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country. 

Medical facilities in Nauru are very basic and therefore medical evacuation by air ambulance to Australia is necessary in most cases.

Dengue fever occurs in Nauru and is transmitted by mosquitoes. There is no vaccination against dengue fever, but there are preventative measures that you can take, as advised on the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) website.

Nauru is subject to periodic outbreaks of typhoid. Drink or use only boiled or bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. If you suffer from diarrhoea during a visit to Nauru you should seek immediate medical attention.

Exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to AIDS/HIV. See our HIV and AIDS page.

You should seek medical advice before travelling to Nauru and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47. See our Travel Health and Eat and Drink Safely pages.

The tropical cyclone season in Nauru normally runs from November to April.  Throughout this period there is a high risk of strong winds and heavy rains with associated flooding, landslides and road closures. 

Monitor regional and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the National Hurricane Centre, and the Fiji Meteorological Service, as well as checking local newspapers and local radio.  See our Tropical cyclones page for more detailed information about what to do if you are caught up in a tropical cyclone.

General - Insurance
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Check for any exclusions, and ensure your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake, including cover for medical evacuation by air ambulance particularly if you plan to engage in adventure sports. See our Travel Insurance page. 

If things do go wrong when you are overseas then see our When Things Go Wrong page.

General - Consular representation
The UK has no consular representation in Nauru. Consular matters are covered by the British High Commission in Suva, Fiji (see the Contact details section of this Travel Advice). 

General - Registration 
Register with the FCO's LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.

General - Passports
If you are in Nauru you can apply for a passport from the Regional Passport Production Centre at the British High Commission in Wellington. Payment must be made by either a bankers draft (made payable in NZ$ to the “British High Commission”) or by credit card by completing the payment slip. You will also need to enclose a return international courier pack.

Allow sufficient time before travelling for your passport to be returned. It is not advisable to make firm travel plans until you have received your passport. You should apply at least six weeks before travel. Wellington aims to get your passport back to you within 3-4 weeks, but this does not take into account any possible delays in the postage courier system.

Go to our New Zealand website for all you need to know about submitting passport applications.

In event of a lost or stolen passport, the Nauru authorities can issue emergency travel documents, which will allow you to travel as far as Australia, where you will then need to apply for a replacement passport, from the Regional Passport Processing Centre in New Zealand, within two to three weeks.

If you need to travel more urgently, the British Consulate-Generals in Brisbane and Sydney will be able to issue a limited validity passport to enable you to continue your journey. There will be an additional fee for any passport service performed outside normal consular office opening hours. Keep a photocopy of the relevant pages of your passport to avoid any complications.