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🇺🇸 Does an American need a visa for Nauru 🇳🇷?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Nauru at a glance

Capital: Yaren · Currency: Australian dollar (AUD, $) · Official languages: English, Nauru · Calling code: +674

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nauru: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 2 December 2024). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Nauru uses plug types I, the United States uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Nauru: 240 V; the United States: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Nauru for American passport holders

• 🇰🇮 Kiribati — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands — Visa-free
• 🇫🇲 Micronesia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇵🇼 Palau — Visa-free 360 days

The other way round

🇳🇷 Nauruan passport holders visiting the United States: Nauruan passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.

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