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Local business (employment) visa – working for a Nauruan employer

Nauru's local business (employment) visa is for foreign nationals employed by a Nauruan citizen or a business wholly owned by a Nauruan citizen. The employer must give a reason for hiring a foreigner. The reasons allowed are no or too few skilled people in Nauru, a legally required qualification, or work needed to provide goods and services to Nauruans. The visa lasts up to 12 months, allows multiple entries, and must be granted before you enter Nauru. It is tied to the named employer and job.

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Life in Nauru

Money

2

Currency

Australian Dollar

AUD

Australian Dollar

Tax

Flat 20%

Income tax (national)

Employment tax for residents: 0% on monthly employment income up to AUD 9,240, 20% above (equivalent fortnightly and weekly bands).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals with a job offer from a Nauruan citizen or a wholly Nauruan-owned business.

Eligibility

  • Qualifying employer

    • The employer must be a Nauruan citizen or a business wholly owned by a Nauruan citizen.
    • An employer that has assigned its licence, operations or profits to a foreign national or business in breach of the Business Licences Act 2017 does not qualify.
    • Foreign nationals employed by another foreign national or a foreign business are not eligible for this visa.

  • Reason for hiring a foreigner

    Show at least one of three reasons for hiring a foreign national.

    • (a) No skilled persons, or a shortage of them, in Nauru for the job
    • (b) The job needs a qualification required by written law
    • (c) The job is necessary to provide goods and services to the people of Nauru
    Official wording

    At least one of: (a) no skilled persons, or a shortage of them, in Nauru for the job; (b) the job needs a qualification required by written law; (c) the job is necessary to provide goods and services to the people of Nauru.

  • Employer particulars

    Provide proof about the employer, an employment document, and a letter explaining why a foreign national is employed.

    • Individual employer: proof of citizenship
    • Business employer: statutory declaration of wholly Nauruan ownership and the current business licence
    • Employment contract, or offer and acceptance letter
    • Letter explaining the hiring so that no Nauruan citizen is disadvantaged
    Official wording

    Proof of citizenship (individual) or a statutory declaration of wholly Nauruan ownership and the current business licence (business), an employment contract or offer and acceptance letter, and a letter explaining why a foreign national is employed so that no Nauruan citizen is disadvantaged.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementBefore entry
  • Document checklistApplication for local business (employment) visa (Form 3, Schedule 1)
  • FeesLocal business (employment) visa – single person, multiple entries

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