What you need to enter Nauru with a Russian passport
Russian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Nauru: a passport is enough, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Not applicable: direct entry with your passport.
- Entry cost
- Free
- Minimum passport validity
- 3 months from arrival
Last verified: 6 October 2026
Verified practical details
You don't need a visa to enter Nauru, but here are some practical details worth knowing before you travel:
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least three months from arrival, according to the UK Government (Spain's Foreign Ministry asks for six).
- Return or onward ticket and the documents to enter the next destination.
- Accommodation booking.
Transit rules
Bringing in plants and animals is controlled by the Quarantine Division. There is no public transport: one paved road circles the island, and Spain's Foreign Ministry advises hiring a car through a trusted local agent and taking a driver. Flights are few and irregular, and there is no tourist infrastructure. The Ministry warns of attacks by stray dogs, especially on beaches.
More Nauru rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Nauru page:
Official portal: https://justice.gov.nr/immigration-division/. Destination data verified on 6 October 2026. Sources: justice.gov.nr (Nauru Department of Justice and Border Control, Immigration Division: visa classes, fees, overstay charge); ronlaw.gov.nr (Immigration Regulations 2014, consolidated to 31 March 2025: visitor visa, application on arrival, exemption Schedules 3 and 5); eur-lex.europa.eu (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex II, footnote on Nauru); exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Nauru, updated 15 April 2026: ticket and accommodation, transit, yellow fever, currency, transport); gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nauru (UK Government: passport validity). All checked on 6 October 2026. The alcohol and tobacco allowances could not be confirmed against an official source.
Travel insurance for Nauru
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in Nauru
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Nauru can enter Russia visa-free. See the Nauru → Russia page.
Of the 10 passports from Eastern Europe that VisaRadar tracks, for travel to Nauru 1 enter visa-free and 9 need a visa.
With a passport from Russia, in the rest of Micronesia you can enter Kiribati, Micronesia and Palau visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Marshall Islands.
A passport from Russia ranks 78 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 114 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Nauru?
No. You can enter Nauru with just your passport, for up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Nauru?
Up to 90 days with no additional paperwork.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for at least three months from arrival, according to the UK Government (Spain's Foreign Ministry asks for six).
What currency is used in Nauru?
Australian Dollar (AUD).
What do Russian passport holders need for the countries near Nauru?
With a passport from Russia, in the rest of Micronesia you can enter Kiribati, Micronesia and Palau visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Marshall Islands.
Related pages
See Nauru requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.