🇳🇷 Nauru visa requirements for Sao Tomean citizens
Yes — Sao Tomean citizens need a visa to enter Nauru, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders
Sao Tomean citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Nauru. Applications generally go through a Nauru embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Nauru immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Sao Tomean passport ranks #142 worldwide, opening 61 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (25 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Nauru is not among them — it is one of the 100 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Nauruan citizens traveling to São Tomé and Príncipe face a different rule: e-visa.
Across Micronesia as a whole, 2 of 5 destinations are open to Sao Tomean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Nauru
- Capital
- Yaren
- Region
- Micronesia
- Currency
- Australian dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Nauru
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Frequently asked questions
Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Nauru?
Yes — Sao Tomean citizens need a visa to enter Nauru, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Nauru?
The currency in Nauru is the Australian dollar ($). The capital city is Yaren.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Sao Tomean citizens traveling to Nauru. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Nauru embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.