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How to get a Nauru visa from South Africa

Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for South African passport holders travelling to Nauru.

Visa types & fees

2 visa options for travelling to Nauru.

Business visa

Processing time7-15 working days
Validity30 days

Tourist visa

Processing time7-15 working days
Validity30 days

Application requirements

Documents South African applicants need to provide.

  • Valid national passport which has a validity of 6 months beyond the completion of the trip with at least one blank page for entry and exit stamp.
  • Proof of financial capability that shows you can cater for yourself during the period of your stay in the Nauru.
  • Duly completed application form which has been signed where necessary.
  • One recent passport-size photograph taken with a white background. The passport should follow the photo specification for a visa application.
  • Valid travel insurance.
  • Certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever.
  • Vaccines against Hepatitis A, Typhoid are recommended.
  • Booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles, and a one-time dose of polio for adults are recommended
  • See your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before your trip to allow time for shots to take effect.
  • Hepatitis B vaccine is now recommended for all infants and for children 11-12 years of age who did not receive the series as infants.
  • Return and onward ticket.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country which could be hotel reservation or letter of invitation from a sponsor in Nauru.
  • Proof of clean criminal record from a South African police station.
  • The visa is valid for 30 days with a stay of 30 days as well.
  • You can extend your stay for no more than 30 days.
  • No visa is required if you are only transiting through Nauru and will leave within 3 days of arrival.
  • This visa costs AUD100

Visa type details

Tourist visa

  • The tourist visa allows travelers to visit various tourist sites for relaxation and recreation purposes.
  • If you intend visiting friends and relatives in the country, you can do so with this visa.
  • Foreigners with this visa are not permitted to partake in business activities.
  • You are not permitted to be employed while in the country.
  • The tourist visa does not allow you take up a course to study in one of the institutions in the country.
  • If you are visiting a friend or relative in the country, you are required to have a letter of invitation from your host.
  • The invitation letter should include the home address, telephone number and a valid means of identification of your host.
  • Minors should ensure they provide an unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.
  • For non-South Africans, a copy of your South African stay permit is required.
  • All travelers are expected to have a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • Tourists are advised against taking pictures at the Australian processing centre for asylum seekers in Nauru.
  • You are required to show a proof of paid visa application fee.
  • As soon as the visa expires, you are expected to leave the country.
  • The visa ceases to be valid after 30 days.

Business visa

  • Foreigners who apply for this visa intend to visit Nauru to foster business relationships with already existing partners or to build up relationships with new partners.
  • You can negotiate and sign contracts and agreements with business partners in the country.
  • You can attend conferences, trade fairs and business summits while in the country.
  • A letter from your employer in South Africa should be provided. Your position in the company, duration and purpose of your visit should be stated in the letter.
  • Letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with in Nauru should be provided stating purpose and duration of visit.
  • Proof of financial sponsorship from the company you're visiting in Nauru is mandatory.
  • The company should state the purpose of your visit and how long you will be staying in the country.
  • Certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting with in Nauru is required.
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory.
  • If you have had previous business dealings with the company you are meeting with, you are required to present a proof of this.
  • Foreigners with this visa are not allowed to take up paid or unpaid employment in the country.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years, the original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public funds.
  • You are required to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.

Frequently asked questions

Is my visa fee refunded if my application is rejected

No, the visa fee paid is non-refundable.

What are the best tourist spots in Nauru

The best tourist spots in Nauru are Anibare bay where there are tropical beaches, Anibare Harbour and the Buada Lagoon.

Where is Nauru

Nauru is an island in the South Pacific somewhere in between Papua New Guinea and Hawaii.

What is the climate of Nauru

Nauru's climate is hot and very humid year-round but it's usually hit by monsoon rains between November and February, but almost always has no cyclones.

The temperature on Nauru ranges between 30 and 35 °C during the day while at night it gets remarkably stable at around 25 °C.

Is Nauru a corrupt country

Yes, Nauru has a history of corruption.

What language do they speak in Nauru

The official language is Nauruan, a distinct Pacific Island language. However, just about half of the island's population speaks and understands English.

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