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Due Diligence

The Nauru Government appointed third party independent professional DD firms engaged in the business of conducting investigations and checks as to the character, identity and activities of individuals, companies or other entities. The Citizenship Program Office shall process the application form and within the scope of such processing, shall undertake appropriate due diligence background checks on the applicant.

An Applicant who is aged 16 years or over shall undergo due diligence checks by an approved due diligence firm, the Program Office, the Nauru Police Force and Financial Intelligence Unit, before any decision is made in relation to his or her application.

The Nauru program office shall maintain a registrar of invested citizens. The Register may be accessed by any law enforcement authority including the:

(a) Nauru Police Force;
(b) Financial Intelligence Unit;
(c) Nauru Revenue Office; or
(d) Director of Public Prosecutions.

Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be approved of citizenship and passport.